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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Which quality best characterizes Sir Syed's Urdu prose?
A. Clear, argumentative and reform-oriented
B. Entirely mystical poetry
C. Only courtly verse
D. Purely legal Latin
Correct Answer: A
His essays helped establish a direct and persuasive style of modern Urdu prose.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed's Quranic commentary is noted for using:
A. Reason and natural-law explanations
B. Medieval European astrology only
C. Military reports
D. Sanskrit grammar
Correct Answer: A
His exegesis often offered rational or naturalistic interpretations of difficult passages.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
According to Sir Syed, genuine scientific truth and the Quran could not:
A. Contradict each other
B. Be studied together
C. Influence education
D. Be translated into Urdu
Correct Answer: A
He maintained that the word of God and the work of God must ultimately agree.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed's approach to interpreting religion is often described as:
A. Modernist and rationalist
B. Purely literalist
C. Militarist
D. Atheistic
Correct Answer: A
He emphasized reason, context and compatibility between Islam and modern knowledge.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed's religious writings attempted to reconcile Islam with:
A. Reason and modern science
B. Feudal warfare
C. European monarchy only
D. Polytheism
Correct Answer: A
He argued that correctly understood revelation could not conflict with established natural laws.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
The purpose of Tabyin-ul-Kalam included:
A. Highlighting common elements in Islam and Christianity
B. Rejecting all interfaith discussion
C. Promoting Hindu law
D. Writing a military code
Correct Answer: A
Sir Syed used comparative scripture to reduce religious hostility and misunderstanding.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed's 'Tabyin-ul-Kalam' was a commentary connected with the:
A. Bible
B. Vedas
C. Avesta
D. Tripitaka
Correct Answer: A
Tabyin-ul-Kalam compared biblical teachings with Islam and sought greater Muslim-Christian understanding.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
The English title commonly associated with Khutbat-e-Ahmadiya is:
A. Essays on the Life of Muhammad
B. The Causes of the Indian Revolt
C. The Monuments of Delhi
D. The Indian Muslims
Correct Answer: A
It is known in English as a series of essays on the life of Muhammad.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Khutbat-e-Ahmadiya was published after Sir Syed's visit to:
A. England
B. Afghanistan
C. Ottoman Turkey
D. Russia
Correct Answer: A
He researched and wrote the work in connection with his journey to Britain.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Which work was Sir Syed's scholarly response to William Muir's writings on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
A. Khutbat-e-Ahmadiya
B. Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind
C. Asar-us-Sanadid
D. Ain-i-Akbari
Correct Answer: A
Khutbat-e-Ahmadiya defended the life and character of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through historical argument.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
The main audience of Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq was the:
A. Muslim society of the subcontinent
B. British army only
C. French traders
D. Maratha court
Correct Answer: A
Sir Syed used the journal to stimulate self-criticism and reform among Indian Muslims.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq began publication in:
A. 1864
B. 1866
C. 1870
D. 1886
Correct Answer: C
The periodical was established in December 1870.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
The title 'Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq' is most closely related to the reform of:
A. Morals, manners and social conduct
B. Military tactics
C. Land taxation
D. Naval trade
Correct Answer: A
The journal addressed social ethics, education, customs and intellectual reform.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Which journal did Sir Syed establish in December 1870 for social and ethical reform?
A. Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq
B. Al-Hilal
C. Comrade
D. Hamdard
Correct Answer: A
Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq became a major organ of his reform movement.
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The Aligarh Institute Gazette was important because it communicated ideas in:
A. English and Urdu
B. French and German
C. Persian only
D. Arabic only
Correct Answer: A
It was a bilingual or multilingual medium connecting Western and Indian intellectual discussion.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
The Aligarh Institute Gazette was launched in:
A. 1858
B. 1864
C. 1866
D. 1877
Correct Answer: C
The journal began publication in March 1866.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
The journal launched as the organ of the Scientific Society was the:
A. Aligarh Institute Gazette
B. Comrade
C. Zamindar
D. Dawn
Correct Answer: A
The Aligarh Institute Gazette publicized scientific, educational and social ideas.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
The Scientific Society primarily promoted translations into:
A. Urdu and other Indian languages
B. Latin only
C. French only
D. Turkish only
Correct Answer: A
Translation was used to connect Western scholarship with Indian readers, particularly Urdu-speaking Muslims.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
The Scientific Society was later transferred to:
A. Aligarh
B. Bombay
C. Peshawar
D. Dhaka
Correct Answer: A
When Sir Syed moved, the Society became closely identified with Aligarh.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
The chief purpose of the Scientific Society was to:
A. Translate Western scientific and practical works into Indian languages
B. Organize military training
C. Collect land revenue
D. Promote Persian court poetry only
Correct Answer: A
It aimed to make modern knowledge accessible and develop a scientific outlook.