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Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Which organisations wished to unite all Hindus, overcome caste divisions and reform their social life?

  1. The Hindu Mahasabha

  2. Rashtriya Swayam Sevak

  3. Both a and b

  4. Muslim League
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hindu Mahasabha and Rashtriya Swayam Sevak are the organisations wished to unite all Hindus , overcome caste divisions and reform their social life. Hindu Mahasabha was founded in 1914 by Madam Mohan Malviya. It worked with Arya Samaj and other Hindu organizations. It was directly link with Rashtriya Swam Sevak Sangh founded in 1925 at Nagpur by K.B.Hegewar. The first All India Hindu Mahasabha Conference was organized at Hardwar in 1915. The sabha became more aggressive after 1929 and started propagating Hindu Rashtra which was totally differ from Gandhiji's Ram Rajya.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

The second regular session of Muslim League was held at Amritsar in _____.

  1. December 1907.

  2. December 1908.

  3. December 1909.

  4. December 1910.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The second regular session of Muslim League was held at Amritsar in 1908. The scheme for constitutional reforms and separate electorates was discussed in this session.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

The constitution of the Muslim league was accepted at a meeting held at __________ on December 29, 1907.

  1. Lahore

  2. Karachi

  3. Amritsar

  4. Dacca
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Explanation

The first annual session of the Muslim League was held in Karachi on 29 December 1907. Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah, the Aga Khan III appointed the first Honorary President of the Muslim League. The headquarter were in Lucknow. The principle of the League was laid down in a 'Green Book'. Which included the constitution of the organization, written by Maulana Mohammed Ali.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

The first regular session of Muslim League was held at __________ in December 1907.

  1. Lahore

  2. Dacca

  3. Karachi

  4. Amritsar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The first annual session of the Muslim League was held in Karachi on 29 December 1907. Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah, the Aga Khan III appointed the first Honorary President of the Muslim League. Their headquarter were in Lucknow.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

In India, the rise of nationalism and the rise of communalism was almost simultaneous.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the 19th century, leaders of various organizations used  religious consciousness to inculcate modern nationalism amongst the people. This resulted in not only the arousal of nationalism but also of communalism on the sidelines. By the end of the century, national and communal identity started taking prominent shapes.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Who spoke of a need for a "North-West Indian Muslim State"?

  1. Mohammad Iqbal

  2. Mohammad Ali Jinnah

  3. Rehmat Ali

  4. Mujibur Rehman
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Urdu poet Mohammed Iqbal spoke about the need for a Northwest Indian Muslim State while addressing a meeting of the Muslim League in 1930. He did not stress on the emergence of a new state. He only wanted reorganization of Muslim majority areas in Northwest India.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Partition of India was the final outcome of the ____________________.

  1. The British Policy of divide and rule

  2. Muslim communal politics

  3. Hindu communalism

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The partition of India is generally viewed by historians as the culmination of various factors, including British colonial policy, and both Hindu and Muslim communal politics.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Aligarh Muslim University was founded by _____.

  1. Jinnah

  2. Syed Ahmed Khan

  3. Abul Kalam Azad

  4. Bhutto
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Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was a Muslim philosopher, social activist and educator who founded the Anglo-Mohammedan Oriental College which later came to be known as Aligarh Muslim University. He considered competence in English and Western sciences necessary skills for maintaining Muslims' political influence.The university is open to everyone irrespective of caste, creed, religion or gender.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan had started a reform movement among the Muslim, called the ___________ Movement.

  1. Sufi

  2. Aligarh

  3. Jaipur

  4. Wahabi
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Explanation

The movement of Muslim awakening associated with Syed Ahmad Khan and M.A.O. College came to be known as Aligarh Movement. It aimed at social reforms among Muslims relating to purdah, polygamy, widow remarriage, women’s education, slavery, divorce, etc. It wanted to impart a distinct socio-cultural identity to Muslims on modern lines.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Muslim communalism was lent an impetus by the activities of.

  1. Ashfaqullah

  2. Liaqat Hussain

  3. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

  4. Sayyid Ahmad Khan
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Explanation

Sayyid Ahmad Khan's political stance and his emphasis on the distinct identity of Muslims in India are often cited as early catalysts for Muslim communal politics.