Which of the following statements about Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is/are correct? 1. He argued that India was a federation of ethnic communities based on common descent. 2. His philosophy was very similar to that of the Indian National Congress. 3. He imagined

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Q: 118 (CDS-I/2018)

Which of the following statements about Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is/are correct?
1. He argued that India was a federation of ethnic communities based on common descent.
2. His philosophy was very similar to that of the Indian National Congress.
3. He imagined India as a Nation State based on individual citizen’s rights.
4. The curriculum at the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College blended Muslim theology and European empiricism.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,20,12,2,6,4,20

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The correct answer is option 4: 1 and 4.

Statement 1 is correct. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan argued that India was a federation of ethnic communities based on common descent. He believed that different communities in India should come together and work towards common goals, while preserving their cultural identity.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan`s philosophy was not very similar to that of the Indian National Congress. He was focused on the upliftment of the Muslim community and education reforms, while the Indian National Congress had a broader agenda for independence from British rule.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan did not imagine India as a nation-state based on individual citizen`s rights. Rather, he emphasized the importance of communal identity and advocated for separate electorates for Muslims.

Statement 4 is correct. The curriculum at the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College, founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, blended Muslim theology and European empiricism. He wanted to provide modern education to Muslims while also incorporating their religious teachings.

In summary, option 4 is the correct answer because statements 1 and 4 are correct.