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251
Maulana Shibli Naumani was a Professor of which subject at Aligarh College?
A. English
B. Philosophy
C. Arabic
D. History
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Shibli Naumani joined Aligarh as a Professor of Arabic in 1883.
252
What was the primary language of instruction promoted by the Deoband School?
A. English
B. Urdu and Persian/Arabic
C. Hindi
D. Sanskrit
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The Deoband school curricula shut out English education and Western culture, focusing on original Islamic religion (Arabic/Persian/Urdu medium).
253
Shibli Naumani joined Aligarh as a Professor of which subject in 1883?
A. Persian
B. Arabic
C. History
D. Theology
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Joined Aligarh as A Prof of Arabic in 1883.
254
Which language was replaced by Sanskrit words in the new Hindi formed in the 19th century?
A. English
B. Arabic, Persian and Turkish
C. Pali and Prakrit
D. Dravidian
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Words of pure Arabic, Persian and Turkish were removed and replaced by Sanskrit words[cite: 5387].
255
Anthony MacDonnel mandated that government job candidates must know which scripts?
A. Only Devanagari
B. Only Persian
C. Both Hindi (Devanagari) and Urdu (Perso-Arabic)
D. English and Hindi
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He mandated that government job candidates must know both Hindi (Devanagari script) and Urdu (Perso-Arabic script)[cite: 5463].
256
According to the etymology, the term 'Urdu' derives from which word meaning language?
A. Zaban
B. Bhasha
C. Lughat
D. Boli
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The term 'Urdu' derives etymologically from bāshā (language), Persian, and Arabic influence[cite: 5463].
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What did the Urdu language and its Persian-Arabic script symbolize?
A. Hindu heritage
B. Muslim culture, power, and glory
C. British dominance
D. Secularism
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Urdu language and its Persian-Arabic script symbolized Muslim culture, power, and glory[cite: 5463].
258
Which novel was written in 1809 in Hindi where Arabic/Persian words were replaced by Sanskrit?
A. Godan
B. Prem Sagar
C. Umrao Jaan
D. Chandrakanta
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In 1809 a Hindu wrote a novel in that very Hindi with the title 'Prem Sagar'... soon that language went into oblivion[cite: 5387].
259
I want to learn . . . . . . . . Arabic language.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
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Languages are generally not preceded by an article, but when 'language' is included, 'the' is used.
260
Tipu Sultan's library was famous for its collection of:
A. European paintings
B. Manuscripts on Islam, science, and history
C. Hindu sculptures
D. Portuguese maps
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Tipu possessed a magnificent library of over 2,000 volumes in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu, covering theology, Sufism, history, and military science. Many were shipped to England after his death.
