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Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and the Aligarh Movement

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What was the aim of the Aligarh Movement?

To promote traditional Islamic education over modern scientific education

To isolate Indian Muslims from educational and social reforms

To encourage Indian Muslims to abandon their allegiance to Islam for Western education

To spread modern education among Indian Muslims without weakening their allegiance to Islam (correct)

What did Syed Ahmed Khan believe about the Quran and western scientific education?

They should be reconciled in the light of contemporary rationalism and science (correct)

Western scientific education should replace the teachings of the Quran

The Quran should be disregarded in favor of western scientific education

They should be kept completely separate with no overlap

What was the role of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in the Imperial Legislative Council?

He was a founding member in 1817

He became a member in 1878 (correct)

He was not involved in the Imperial Legislative Council

He served as its chairman

What social reforms were advocated by the Aligarh Movement?

Widow remarriage, women’s education, and abolition of slavery (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Syed Ahmed Khan emphasize as a priority for Indian Muslims?

Concentrating on education and jobs to catch up with their Hindu counterparts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What were Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's views on violent methods for social change?

He opposed violent methods as they obstruct tranquility and create chaos. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. B. R. Ambedkar stand for in his political, social, and cultural activities?

He stood for activities that increased the cause of human progress and happiness. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. B. R. Ambedkar believe was indispensable for social life?

Factors like law and order. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's approach to social change?

He believed in peaceful methods of social change and supported constitutional lines in the evolutionary process of social transformation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. B. R. Ambedkar crusade for?

The betterment of the oppressed and depressed classes. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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The Aligarh Movement

The aim of the Aligarh Movement was to promote modern education and social reforms among Indian Muslims.
Syed Ahmed Khan believed that the Quran and western scientific education were compatible and that Muslims should adopt western education to progress.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan played a key role in the Imperial Legislative Council, advocating for Muslim rights and education.

The Aligarh Movement advocated for social reforms, including the abolition of purdah (veiling of women) and the promotion of women's education.

Syed Ahmed Khan's Priorities

Syed Ahmed Khan emphasized the importance of education as a priority for Indian Muslims.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Views

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar believed that violent methods were not effective for social change and instead advocated for non-violent means.
He stood for the rights of the marginalized, particularly the Dalits, and worked towards social, political, and cultural equality.
Dr. Ambedkar believed that education was indispensable for social life.
His approach to social change was gradual and focused on education, agitation, and legislation.
He crusaded for the rights of the oppressed, particularly the abolition of untouchability and caste-based discrimination.

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Test your knowledge about Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, a prominent figure in the Aligarh Movement who aimed to reconcile western scientific education with the teachings of the Quran. Explore his life, contributions, and impact on Indian society in this quiz.