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Q · Social and Cultural UprisingsMedium · 45s
Which Muslim reform movement established the Dar‑ul‑Ulum seminary at Deoband (1866)?
TopicSocial and Cultural Uprisings
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Meaning: A puritan revivalist movement emphasizing Islamic learning and discipline.Correct Option Justification: The Deoband Movement founded the Dar‑ul‑Ulum seminary at Deoband in 1866.Incorrect Options:A. Ahmadiyya was founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1889).B. Aligarh focused on modern education under Sir Syed, not Deoband seminary.C. Ahl‑i‑Hadis is a separate reformist current.D. Thus only Option A is correct.
Final Answer: Option A - Deoband Movement