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SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 98

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q98

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Who among the following founded the Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh for the spread of Western education?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.

  1. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh in 1875.
  2. The college was established to promote Western education among Muslims and bridge the gap between traditional Islamic learning and modern scientific knowledge.
  3. This institution later became the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), which played a key role in the educational and social reforms within the Muslim community in India.
  4. Sir Syed's efforts in this regard were pivotal for the development of modern education in India.