96. The subject of Sir Syed’s book al-Khutbat al-Ahmadiyya’ is:
(A) Philosophy
(B) Life of the Prophet
(C) Ilm al-Kalam
(D) History of India
Answer:
(B) Life of the Prophet
Explanation:
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan wrote Al-Khutbat al-Ahmadiyya (A Series of Essays on the Life of Mohammed) specifically as a defense and scholarly rebuttal to William Muir’s highly critical book, “Life of Mahomet.”
97. Lord Lytton appointed Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, as a member of the Viceroy’s Council in the year
(A) 1869
(B) 1873
(C) 1878
(D) 1885
Answer:
(C) 1878
Explanation:
Recognizing his immense contributions to education and administration, Lord Lytton, the then Viceroy of India, nominated Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a member of the Viceroy’s Imperial Legislative Council in 1878.
98. The foundation of MAO college was laid on:
(A) 8th January 1877
(B) 8th January 1875
(C) 24th May 1878
(D) 24th May 1876
Answer:
(A) 8th January 1877
Explanation:
The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College, which later became Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), had its foundation stone officially laid by the Viceroy, Lord Lytton, on January 8, 1877.
99. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was honoured with the title of Sir’ in the year:
(A) 1880
(B) 1884
(C) 1886
(D) 1888
Answer:
(D) 1888
Explanation:
In 1888, the British Crown conferred upon Syed Ahmad Khan the prestigious honor of Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (KCSI), which gave him the title “Sir.”
100. Amongst the following who was not an associate of Sir Syed:
(A) Raja Jai Kishan Das
(B) Maulvi Mohd. Karim
(C) Muhammad Ali Jauhar
(D) Khwaja Fariduddin
Answer:
(C) Muhammad Ali Jauhar
Explanation:
Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar belonged to a much later generation (born in 1878). While he was an alumnus of the MAO College, he was a student during Sir Syed’s twilight years and became a prominent leader of the Khilafat Movement later, actively opposing Sir Syed’s politically loyalist philosophy. The others were direct contemporaries and early associates/relatives of Sir Syed.
