Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Quiz
11. Which of the following is / are correct statements about Maulana Abul Kalam Azad?
- He served as a leader of Khilafat Movement
- He started an Urdu weekly Al-Hilal
- He was involved in the Silk Letter Conspiracy
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
In 1916, the Punjab CID had unearthed a plan by Maulana Ubaidullah Sindhi and Mahmud al Hasan (Darul Uloom Deoband), which was aimed for a general Muslim uprising against the British. It was known as Silk Letter Conspiracy or Tahreek a Reshami Rumal.
Maulana Ubaidullah Sindhi and Mahmud al Hasan (principal of the Darul Uloom Deoband) had proceeded to Kabul in October 1915 with plans to initiate a Muslim insurrection in the tribal belt of India. The messages written on silk handkerchiefs fell into the hands of the British and thus it was named Silk Letter Conspiracy. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was also involved in it. The other two statements are also correct.
12. Identify the famous movement in India’s freedom struggle based on the following information:
- The movement declared the right to self-government, rejecting dominion status
- It was marked by widespread hartals, strikes, and became known as the “Great August Uprising”
- Soon after its launch, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, and several leaders were imprisoned
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] Non Cooperation Movement
[B] Quit India Movement
[C] Civil Disobedience Movement
[D] Khilafat Movement
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Correct Answer: B [Quit India Movement]
Notes:
The Quit India Movement, launched in August 1942, called for immediate British withdrawal and complete self-rule, not mere Dominion status. The movement witnessed mass protests, hartals and strikes nationwide, earning the title “Great August Uprising”. Key leaders including Gandhi and Azad were swiftly arrested to suppress the movement. None of the other movements match all these specific features.
13. Consider the following statements regarding the Khilafat Movement in India:
- The movement was essentially to express support for the Caliph of Turkey against the Allied powers.
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was one of the prominent leaders of the Khilafat Movement in India.
- The movement ended with an agreement between its leaders and the British.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
The Khilafat Movement was launched to support the Caliph of Turkey against Allied powers. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, along with the Ali brothers, were among its notable leaders in India. However, the movement ended not by an agreement with the British, but due to the abolition of the Caliphate by Mustafa Kemal in Turkey in 1922.
14. Which of the following cultural organizations was established by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India.?
[A] Indian Council for Cultural Relations
[B] Centre for Cultural Resources and Training
[C] Lalit Kala Akademi
[D] Sahitya Academy
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Council for Cultural Relations]
Notes:
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is an autonomous organization in India that was established in 1950. It is a non-profit organization that promotes cultural relations and cooperation between India and other countries. The ICCR has a mandate to spread Indian culture abroad, promote cultural exchanges with other countries, and foster a better understanding of India in the international community.
15. For which of the following sports Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy’ is given ?
[A] Inter school
[B] Inter state
[C] Inter university
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Inter university]
Notes:
The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy or MAKA Trophy is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to the “overall top performing University in sports and promoting competitive sports in University”.
