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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed's intellectual formation initially combined Islamic learning with the culture of:
A. Late Mughal Delhi
B. Victorian London only
C. Safavid Isfahan
D. Ottoman Istanbul
Correct Answer: A
He grew up in the surviving cultural world of the Mughal capital before engaging deeply with Western education.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Which family member exercised particularly strong influence over Sir Syed's moral upbringing?
A. His mother Aziz-un-Nisa
B. His son Syed Mahmood
C. Theodore Beck
D. William Muir
Correct Answer: A
Biographical accounts emphasize his mother's role in discipline, character and education.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
The honorific 'Syed' in his name traditionally indicates claimed descent from:
A. The family of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
B. The Mughal emperors
C. The Maratha Peshwas
D. The British royal family
Correct Answer: A
The title Syed is traditionally used for families claiming descent from the Prophet's household.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
In addition to languages and religion, Sir Syed studied subjects such as:
A. Mathematics and medicine
B. Naval engineering only
C. European painting only
D. Roman law only
Correct Answer: A
His early studies also included mathematics and medicine, reflecting a broad intellectual upbringing.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's early education included Persian and:
A. Arabic
B. French
C. Portuguese
D. Russian
Correct Answer: A
His traditional education included Persian, Arabic and Islamic learning.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed's maternal grandfather, Khwaja Fariduddin, served the Mughal court mainly as a:
A. Wazir or senior official
B. Naval commander
C. European ambassador
D. Provincial zamindar only
Correct Answer: A
Khwaja Fariduddin held a senior position at the court of Akbar II.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's family was historically associated with the:
A. Mughal court
B. Maratha navy
C. Sikh Khalsa army
D. French East India Company
Correct Answer: A
Members of his paternal and maternal families had served or maintained close links with the Mughal court.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
What was the name of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's mother?
A. Mumtaz Mahal
B. Aziz-un-Nisa
C. Begum Hazrat Mahal
D. Lal Kunwar
Correct Answer: B
Aziz-un-Nisa played an important role in his disciplined upbringing and early education.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
What was the name of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's father?
A. Mir Muhammad Muttaqi
B. Khwaja Fariduddin
C. Syed Mahmood
D. Mirza Ghalib
Correct Answer: A
His father, Mir Muhammad Muttaqi, was associated with the Mughal court.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was born during the reign of Mughal emperor:
A. Shah Alam II
B. Akbar II
C. Bahadur Shah II
D. Alamgir II
Correct Answer: B
In 1817, the nominal Mughal ruler at Delhi was Akbar II.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was born in:
A. Aligarh
B. Delhi
C. Bijnor
D. Ghazipur
Correct Answer: B
He was born in Delhi, which remained closely connected with the Mughal court and Indo-Muslim culture.
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1817-1898 - Muslim Reformers - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was born on:
A. 17 October 1817
B. 27 March 1817
C. 17 October 1827
D. 27 March 1898
Correct Answer: A
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was born on 17 October 1817.
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1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
The name 'Plassey' is derived from the Bengali name:
A. Palashi
B. Pataliputra
C. Palampur
D. Peshawar
Correct Answer: A
The village name Palashi is associated with the palash tree.
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1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
In 1765, the Company obtained the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa from:
A. Shah Alam II
B. Mir Jafar
C. Siraj-ud-Daulah
D. Ahmad Shah Durrani
Correct Answer: A
The Mughal emperor granted revenue rights after the Company's victory at Buxar.
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1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Which event consolidated the Company's power after Plassey?
A. Battle of Buxar in 1764
B. Third Battle of Panipat
C. Nadir Shah's invasion
D. Treaty of Amritsar
Correct Answer: A
Buxar gave the Company a broader military victory over Bengal, Awadh and the Mughal emperor.
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1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Mir Qasim later fought the Company and joined the alliance defeated at:
A. Buxar
B. Panipat
C. Karnal
D. Wandiwash
Correct Answer: A
Mir Qasim allied with Shuja-ud-Daulah and Shah Alam II but lost at Buxar in 1764.
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1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Mir Jafar was replaced by the Company in 1760 with:
A. Mir Qasim
B. Shah Alam II
C. Alivardi Khan
D. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
Correct Answer: A
The Company replaced Mir Jafar with his son-in-law Mir Qasim.
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1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Plassey weakened which European rival of the British in Bengal?
A. The French
B. The Portuguese only
C. The Dutch only
D. The Russians
Correct Answer: A
The defeat of Siraj and capture of Chandernagore reduced French influence.
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1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
The Battle of Plassey laid the foundation of British political power in:
A. Bengal
B. Punjab
C. Sindh
D. Afghanistan
Correct Answer: A
Control of Bengal's wealth and administration enabled later Company expansion.
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1757- British Expansion - Battle of Plassey
Why is Plassey considered decisive despite limited fighting?
A. Political betrayal transferred effective power in Bengal to the Company
B. It destroyed every Indian army
C. It ended all European rivalry immediately
D. It directly annexed all India
Correct Answer: A
Its political consequences were much greater than the scale of the battlefield combat.