Question

Read the following statements, identify each of them as true or false and mark the appropriate option.

S1: The Indian Patriotic Association was set up to safeguard the rights of the Muslims.

S2: This organisation was set up to support the National movement.

S3: This organisation also served as an instrument of appeasement to the British Government.

• A. S1: True, S2: False, S3: False
• B. S1: True, S2: False, S3: True
• C. S1: False, S2: False, S3: True
• D. S1: True, S2: True, S3: True

Answer 1

The correct option is B S1: True, S2: False, S3: True

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established the Indian Patriotic Association in 1888 with the assistance of Theodore Beck to safeguard the rights of the Muslims in India. This organisation was meant to serve as a check to the National movement, and also served as an instrument of appeasement to the British Government. Through the formation of such institutions, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was successful in keeping the Muslim community out of touch with the Hindus, the Congress and the National Movement.