EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Five years after his return from England Sir Syed started a school, Madrasat-ul-Ulum, in Aligarh in 1875. Two years later on 8 January 1877, the foundation stone of Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was laid by the then Viceroy and Governor General Lord Lytton.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1876, the school became a High School and in 1877 Lord Litton, then Viceroy of India, laid the foundation stone for the establishment of a college. The Muhammadan Anglo Oriental College, Aligarh hereinafter referred to as the M.A. 0.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Sayed Ahmed Khan. In 1877, Sir Syed founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh and patterned the college after Oxford and Cambridge universities that he had visited on a trip to England.

Detailed explanation-4: -8 January 1877 Lord Lytton, the Viceroy and Governor General of India laid the foundation stone of the M.A.O. College.

Detailed explanation-5: -On 24 May 1875, Sir Syed founded the Madarsatul Uloom in Aligarh and patterned the MAO College after Oxford and Cambridge universities that he went on a trip to London.