Sir Syed Ahmad Khan set himself to the task of protecting which language?
Correct answer: B. Urdu
- A. Arabic
- B. Urdu
- C. Farsi
- D. Hindi
Explanation
Sir Syed defended Urdu during the Hindi-Urdu controversy because he regarded it as an important Muslim cultural and educational language. Arabic and Persian had religious or literary importance, but Urdu was the language directly threatened in North India.
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The Aligarh Movement examines Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s educational and social reform efforts after 1857, including the Scientific Society, Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College and the spread of modern education among Indian Muslims. It also covers Sir Syed’s political views, opposition to immediate representative politics and the movement’s contribution to Muslim political consciousness.
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