MCQs of Education – Change your future

831. When did the government of India draw the attention of local governments to the condition of the Mohammedans in education?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) In August, 1871.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The government of India took specific action to address the educational condition of the Mohammedans in 1871.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the year with other significant dates in the educational history of India.

Explanations: The government of India drew attention to the educational condition of the Mohammedans in August 1871. This action was part of broader efforts to improve educational access and opportunities for different communities in India during the colonial period.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct, as the government of India took action in August 1871.
Option B: Incorrect, as the action was not taken in August 1873.
Option C: Incorrect, as the action was not taken in May 1870.
Option D: Incorrect, as the action was not taken in July 1872.

832. In November 1890, Aftab Khan founded the institution, known as "The Dury"to.....for the education of poor Muslims.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Raise funds.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Aftab Khan founded "The Dury" in November 1890 to raise funds for the education of poor Muslims.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the purpose of "The Dury" with other educational initiatives that focus on opening schools or running movements.

Explanations: Aftab Khan established "The Dury" with the primary goal of raising funds to support the education of poor Muslims. This institution was specifically created to address the financial barriers that prevented many Muslims from accessing education. The focus on fundraising aligns with the need to provide financial support for educational initiatives.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The Dury was established to raise funds for the education of poor Muslims.
Option B: Incorrect. While opening more schools may be a consequence of raising funds, it was not the primary purpose of founding "The Dury."
Option C: Incorrect. Running a movement was not the main objective of "The Dury."
Option D: Incorrect. Gathering teachers was not the primary goal of founding "The Dury."

Mnemonic: Dury = Donate, Raise, Yield

833. .....was the first person who worked on solid bases to lend Muslims an identity of a nation after the western Colonization.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Shah Waliullah.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, IAS, Competitive History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Shah Waliullah was a prominent Islamic scholar who played a significant role in shaping the identity of Muslims in the Indian subcontinent during the period of Western colonization.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Shah Waliullah with other influential Muslim scholars of the same era, such as Sir Syed Ahmed Khan or Shibli Nomani.

Explanations: Shah Waliullah was the first person to work on solid bases to lend Muslims an identity of a nation after the Western colonization. He emphasized the need for a strong Islamic state and advocated for the revival of Islamic learning and practice. His efforts were instrumental in fostering a sense of unity and identity among Muslims in the face of colonial rule.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a prominent figure in the 19th century who worked towards the educational and social upliftment of Muslims, but he came after Shah Waliullah.
Option B: Shibli Nomani was a renowned scholar and historian who wrote extensively on Islamic history, but he was not the first to work on solid bases to lend Muslims an identity of a nation.
Option C: Shah Waliullah was the first to work on solid bases to lend Muslims an identity of a nation after the Western colonization, making him the correct answer.
Option D: Shah Abdul Aziz Muhaddas Dehlvi was a prominent Islamic scholar and the son of Shah Waliullah, but he was not the first to work on solid bases to lend Muslims an identity of a nation.

Mnemonic: Waliullah's Work: W for Waliullah, W for Work, W for Western Colonization.

834. Deo Band education institute had produced almost.....authors, teachers, preachers and Muslim jurists.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) 18, 000.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, Competitive Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Deo Band education institute is known for its significant contribution to producing a large number of authors, teachers, preachers, and Muslim jurists.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the exact number due to the large scale of the figure and the potential for similar sounding numbers.

Explanations: The Deo Band education institute has a long-standing reputation for producing a substantial number of influential figures in various fields. The claimed correct answer of 18,000 reflects the institute's significant impact and the large number of individuals it has educated and trained over the years.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 8,000 is significantly lower than the correct figure.
Option B: 10,000 is also lower than the correct figure.
Option C: 9,000 is still lower than the correct figure.
Option D: 18,000 is the correct figure, reflecting the institute's extensive contributions.

Mnemonic: D for Deo Band, D for 18,000.

835. What was the defect in Sir Syed, s ideology and programme?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) He opposed opening up of large number of small schools and to spread elementary English among Muslims.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, Competitive Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's ideology and programme focused on modern education for Muslims, but he had reservations about the proliferation of small schools and the spread of elementary English education among Muslims.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that Sir Syed Ahmed Khan fully supported the spread of English education without any reservations.

Explanations: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan advocated for modern education for Muslims, but he was concerned that the opening of a large number of small schools and the spread of elementary English education might lead to a superficial understanding of both traditional Islamic education and modern knowledge. He believed in a more structured and comprehensive approach to education rather than a fragmented one.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan did not advocate for Muslims to join the Congress. His focus was on educational reforms and the upliftment of Muslims through modern education.
Option B: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan did not encourage Muslims to go to England. He believed in establishing educational institutions in India to provide modern education to Muslims.
Option C: This is the correct answer. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan opposed the opening of a large number of small schools and the spread of elementary English education among Muslims, as he believed it could lead to a superficial understanding of both traditional and modern knowledge.
Option D: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan did not support the Deoband Movement. He was more focused on modern education and reforms within the Muslim community.

836. The establishment of a religious school at Deo Band was a new phase of the culmination of.....philosophy put into practice.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Shah Waliullah, s.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, Competitive History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Shah Waliullah was a prominent Islamic scholar who emphasized the importance of education and the establishment of religious schools to preserve and propagate Islamic knowledge.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Shah Waliullah with other Islamic scholars who also contributed to religious education, such as Sir Syed Ahmed Khan or Maulana Nanutvi.

Explanations: Shah Waliullah's philosophy emphasized the need for religious education and the establishment of madrasas to preserve and propagate Islamic knowledge. The establishment of a religious school at Deo Band reflects the practical application of his philosophy, which focused on the importance of education in maintaining Islamic traditions and values.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Maulana Nanutvi was a prominent figure in the establishment of Darul Uloom Deoband, but the question specifically refers to the philosophy that led to the establishment of the school at Deo Band.
Option B: Maulana Ishaque is not directly associated with the establishment of religious schools in the context of the question.
Option C: Shah Waliullah's philosophy on religious education and the establishment of madrasas aligns with the context of the question.
Option D: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a proponent of modern education and the establishment of Aligarh Muslim University, which is not directly related to the religious school at Deo Band.

Mnemonic: Waliullah, Wali, Wali (W for Waliullah, W for Wisdom, W for Wali Band)

837. Sir Syed strongly attacked the .....of Islam who preached and propagated unwise conventions, corrupt customs and evil ways of life.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Blind followers.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, Competitive History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a prominent 19th-century Muslim reformer who advocated for modern education and the reform of Islamic practices. He criticized those who adhered to unwise conventions, corrupt customs, and evil ways of life without questioning their validity.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the term "blind followers" with "preachers" or "propagandists," as all these terms can be associated with the spread of religious practices.

Explanations: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was critical of those who blindly followed practices without understanding their origins or relevance. He specifically targeted "blind followers" who propagated unwise conventions and corrupt customs, rather than the preachers, practitioners, or propagandists who might have a more informed or structured approach to their beliefs.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Preachers are those who teach or propagate religious beliefs, but Sir Syed's criticism was more focused on those who followed practices without questioning them.
Option B: Practitioners are those who actively engage in religious practices, but Sir Syed's criticism was directed at those who followed practices without understanding or questioning them.
Option C: Propagandists are those who spread ideas or doctrines, but Sir Syed's criticism was more specifically aimed at those who blindly followed unwise conventions and corrupt customs.
Option D: Blind followers are those who adhere to practices without questioning their validity, which aligns with Sir Syed's criticism of unwise conventions and corrupt customs.

838. Sir Syed was not enslaved to the authority of Hadith while interpreting Islam he rejected all those notions which were in conflict with.....

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Nature and logic.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, Competitive Exams in History and Religion

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, a prominent 19th-century Islamic scholar, emphasized the importance of interpreting Islamic teachings in a way that aligns with natural and logical reasoning. He believed that any interpretation conflicting with these principles should be rejected.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that Sir Syed Ahmed Khan rejected interpretations based solely on life and practice or life and nature, without considering the role of logic.

Explanations: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan advocated for an interpretation of Islam that is consistent with natural and logical reasoning. He believed that any notion or interpretation that contradicts these principles should be rejected. This approach reflects his emphasis on rationality and scientific understanding in religious interpretation.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Life and practice do not encompass the full scope of Sir Syed's approach, which also includes logical reasoning.
Option B: Life and nature do not fully capture the logical aspect of Sir Syed's interpretation of Islam.
Option C: Nature and logic align with Sir Syed's emphasis on rational and scientific understanding in religious interpretation.
Option D: Science and logic are close, but the term "nature" is more encompassing of Sir Syed's holistic approach.

Mnemonic: NATLOG: Nature and Logic

839. The Deo Band Academy was a revival of religious school founded by Shah Waliullah on.....

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) May 5th 1731.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Deo Band Academy was a significant religious school established by Shah Waliullah, a prominent Islamic scholar and reformer.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the exact date due to similar dates in the options.

Explanations: Shah Waliullah founded the Deo Band Academy on May 5th, 1731. This date is historically significant as it marks the beginning of a major educational institution that played a crucial role in religious and intellectual reform in the region.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect, as the date is May 7th, not May 5th.
Option B: Correct, as the date is May 5th, 1731.
Option C: Incorrect, as the year is 1730, not 1731.
Option D: Incorrect, as the date is May 6th, not May 5th.

840. Fatwas of Kufr were passed against Sir Syed and he was declared as.....

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Heretic.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, Competitive History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: A heretic is someone who holds beliefs that are contrary to the orthodox or accepted beliefs of a religion. In the context of Sir Syed, the fatwas of kufr (excommunication) were passed against him because his views were considered heretical by some religious authorities.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the terms "heresy" and "heretic." Heresy refers to the belief or opinion that is against the orthodox teachings, while a heretic is the person holding such beliefs.

Explanations: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was a prominent 19th-century Muslim reformer in India. He advocated for modern education and the integration of Western scientific knowledge with Islamic teachings. His views were seen as a departure from traditional Islamic beliefs by some religious scholars, leading to fatwas of kufr being passed against him. These fatwas declared him a heretic, meaning his beliefs were considered heretical and contrary to orthodox Islamic teachings.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Heresy refers to the belief itself, not the person holding the belief.
Option B: Profane means irreverent to religious or solemn beliefs, but does not specifically denote someone who holds heretical beliefs.
Option C: Hereto is not a valid term in this context and does not relate to religious beliefs or excommunication.
Option D: Heretic is the correct term for someone declared to hold heretical beliefs.

Mnemonic: Heretic: He Rejects Established Theology

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6 thoughts on “MCQs of Education - Set 84”

Amina Khatun January 1, 2020
Dada,apnar EI practice set tar Kno jobab nei….vison helpful 🙏🙏
JITENDRA KUMAR SETHI April 23, 2020
Better question
vijay April 26, 2020
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I don,t agree with mcq no.759🤨
KISHOR RAMDHAN GHUNAWAT April 26, 2021
Nice sir Thanks for.
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