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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2016 — General Studies · Question 70 of 200

Q70
Indian National MovementSocio-Religious & Educational Reform
'The Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental Defence Association' was started by
  1. a.Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
  2. b.T. Beck
  3. c.A. S. Samuelsen
  4. d.M. M. Mulk

Answer: (A) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

The Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental Defence Association was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1893 to counter the activities of the Indian National Congress and to present Muslim political interests to the British government. It was a precursor to the formal Muslim political organisation that emerged later.

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