2020 · Q44
Who among the following founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental Defence Asso-ciation (1893)?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- AAuckland Colvin
- BBadruddinTyabji
- CTheodore Beck
- DSir Syed Ahmad Khan
Explanation
The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental Defence Association was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1893 to counter the growing political mobilisation of the Congress among Muslims. It was not founded by Auckland Colvin, Badruddin Tyabji or Theodore Beck. The correct answer is Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.