91. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan visited England in the year
(A) 1857
(B) 1863
(C) 1869
(D) 1875
Answer:
(C) 1869
Explanation:
Sir Syed Ahmad visited England in the Year 1869
92. The real purpose of establishing Scientific Society was:
(A) Translation of Scientific and Literary books in local Language
(B) To write Books
(C) To arrange lecture on Science
(D) To publish Newspaper
Answer:
(C) Translation of Scientific and Literary books in local Language
Explanation:
The real purpose of establishing the Scientific Society by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1864 was to translate Western scientific and literary works from English and other European languages into local languages (primarily Urdu) to make modern education accessible to Indians.
93. The commentary of the Bible written by Sir Syed is entitled:
(A) Tabyin al-Kalam
(B) Tauzih al-Islam
(C) Tafsir-i-Bible
(D) Tafsir al-Kalam
Answer:
(A) Tabyin al-Kalam
Explanation:
(The Mahomedan Commentary on the Holy Bible), a pioneering comparative work aimed at finding common theological ground between Islam and Christianity.
94. One of the following books is not written by Sir Syed :
(A) Jām-i-Jam
(B) Jila al-Qulub bi Zikr al-Mahbub
(C) Hayat-i-Javed
(D) Sarkashi-i-Zila-i-Bijnor
Answer:
(C) Hayat-i-Javed
Explanation:
Hayat-i-Javed is a famous biographical work detailing the life and achievements of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, but it was written by his close associate Altaf Hussain Hali, not by Sir Syed himself.
95. The main objective of the Aligarh movement was:
(A) to impart knowledge of Science and English amongst Muslims
(B) to establish Aligarh Muslim University
(C) to strengthen the Madrasa system of Education
(D) to discourage the Muslims from joining politics
Answer:
(A) to impart knowledge of Science and English amongst Muslims
Explanation:
The primary goal of Sir Syed’s Aligarh Movement was the educational and social reform of Indian Muslims by encouraging them to adopt modern Western scientific education and the English language alongside their Islamic faith.
