UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - II

Consider the following statements regarding Muslim socio- religious movements:

1. Fairazi movement was started by Haji Shariatullah and Dudhi Miyan, which gave emphasis on strict monotheism and anti-British ethos.

2. Taiyuni movement, which was started at Dacca by Maulana Shibli Numani, was opposed to Fairazi movement and supported the British rule.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Karamat Ali Jaunpuri was a religious and a social reformer and started Taiyuni movement.