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1906 - Muslim Political Awakening - Simla Deputation
W. A. J. Archbold, who helped arrange the meeting, was the principal of:
A. Islamia College Peshawar
B. M.A.O. College Aligarh
C. Government College Lahore
D. Sindh Madressatul Islam
Correct Answer: B
Archbold was the principal of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh and acted as an intermediary.
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1906 - Muslim Political Awakening - Simla Deputation
Who played the central organizing role in arranging the Simla Deputation?
A. Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
B. Maulana Muhammad Ali
C. Allama Muhammad Iqbal
D. Liaquat Ali Khan
Correct Answer: A
Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk, associated with the Aligarh movement, organized the initiative and sought an appointment with the Viceroy.
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1906 - Muslim Political Awakening - Simla Deputation
The primary purpose of the Simla Deputation was to:
A. Demand immediate independence from Britain
B. Present Muslim political demands before forthcoming constitutional reforms
C. Oppose the establishment of Aligarh College
D. Negotiate the partition of India
Correct Answer: B
Muslim leaders wanted constitutional safeguards to be considered before new reforms were framed.
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1906 - Muslim Political Awakening - Simla Deputation
Approximately how many Muslim leaders formed the Simla Deputation?
A. 12
B. 25
C. 35
D. 72
Correct Answer: C
The deputation consisted of 35 prominent Muslim leaders from different parts of British India.
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1906 - Muslim Political Awakening - Simla Deputation
Which Viceroy received the Simla Deputation?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Minto
C. Lord Hardinge
D. Lord Chelmsford
Correct Answer: B
Lord Minto, the Governor-General and Viceroy of India, received the deputation.
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1906 - Muslim Political Awakening - Simla Deputation
Who led the Simla Deputation of 1906?
A. Nawab Salimullah Khan
B. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C. Aga Khan III
D. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Correct Answer: C
The 35-member delegation was led by Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III.
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1906 - Muslim Political Awakening - Simla Deputation
The Simla Deputation of 1906 met the Viceroy at:
A. Delhi
B. Simla
C. Dacca
D. Lucknow
Correct Answer: B
The meeting took place at Simla, the summer administrative centre of British India.
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1906 - Muslim Political Awakening - Simla Deputation
On which date did the Simla Deputation meet the Viceroy of India?
A. 1 October 1906
B. 16 October 1905
C. 30 December 1906
D. 1 January 1907
Correct Answer: A
The delegation met Viceroy Lord Minto at Simla on 1 October 1906.