Indian Freedom Struggle I (1857–1917) MCQs Set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

Nawab Abdul Latif Khan: (1828–1893) a prominent personality of mid-19th century Bengal, the pioneer of Muslim modernization and the architect of the Muslim Renaissance, was one of those great men who appeared as saviors of their frustrated, humiliated, demoralized, and disorganized fellow countrymen under colonial rule.

His chief contribution was in the field of education. He was among the first to understand that young Bengali Muslims should receive modern education. He understood that the Muslims of Bengal had fallen behind in everything because of their prejudices against modern education.

He devoted his whole life to removing this self-destructive prejudice from their minds.

Answer: (b)

Lord Ripon introduced the Factory Act of 1881 to improve the service condition of the factory workers in India. The Act banned the appointment of children below the age of seven in factories. It reduced the working hours for children. It made compulsory for all dangerous machines in the factories to be properly fenced to ensure security to the workers.

Answer: (b)

Both the given statements are true and R is the correct explanation of A.