Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

Question:

Statement 1: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan has made efforts to reform Muslim society.
Statement 2: He wanted girls to be educated, but within the precincts of their homes.

Options:

Only Statement 1 is correct

Only Statement 2 is correct

Both the statements are correct.

Both the statements are incorrect.

Correct Answer:

Both the statements are correct.

Explanation:

As in the case of other reformers, a similar trend of drawing upon both modern western ideas as well as the sacred texts characterised Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s efforts to reform Muslim society. He wanted girls to be educated, but within the precincts of their homes.