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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Aligarh Movement was started by Mirza Ghulam Ahmed in 1875.
2.Syed Ahmad Khan wanted to reconcile Western scientific education with the teachings of the Quran.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Aligarh Movement was started by Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875. He wanted to reconcile Western scientific education with the teachings of the Quran.

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Q. Consider the following statements: 1.The Aligarh Movement was started by Mirza Ghulam Ahmed in 1875. 2.Syed Ahmad Khan wanted to reconcile Western scientific education with the teachings of the Quran. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Aligarh Movement was started by Mirza Ghulam Ahmed in 1875.
2.Syed Ahmad Khan wanted to reconcile Western scientific education with the teachings of the Quran.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?