The foundation stone of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College was officially laid on January 8, 1877, by Lord Lytton, the then Viceroy of India.
42. The foundation of “Madrasatul Uloom Musalmanan-e-Hind” was laid in the year:
(A) 1857
(B) 1865
(C) 1875
(D) 1877
Answer:
(C) 1875
Explanation:
Madrasatul Uloom Musalmanan-e-Hind was established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan on May 24, 1875. It served as the primary school that would be elevated to the MAO College two years later.
43. The Angel entrusted with the task of blowing the Trumpet on the Day of Judgment is :
(A) Jibrail
(B) Michail
(C) Israfil
(D) Izrail
Answer:
(C) Israfil
Explanation:
In Islamic eschatology, Israfil is the designated archangel who will blow the trumpet (Sur) to announce the arrival of Qiyamah (the Day of Judgment).
44. The city named by Mughals as Akbarabad is :
(A) Delhi
(B) Agra
(C) Aligarh
(D) Meerut
Answer:
(B) Agra
Explanation:
During the Mughal era, particularly starting from the reign of Emperor Akbar, the city of Agra was heavily expanded and renamed Akbarabad in his honor.
45. Begum Sultan Jahan was the :
(A) First Chancellor of AMU
(B) First Muslim Woman Governor General of India
(C) First Muslim President of Indian National Congress
(D) First Woman to earn Doctorate
Answer:
(A) First Chancellor of AMU
Explanation:
Sultan Jahan Begum, the progressive female ruler of Bhopal, made history by becoming the very first Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1920.
