Question

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I) The British wanted to prevent Muslims from participating in any political movement.

(II) The British opposed the formation of the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental (M.A.O) Defence Association in 1893.

Options

• (II) contradicts (I).

• (II) is the reason for (I).

• (I) is true, but (II) is false.

• (I) and (II) are independent of each other.

Answer 1

(I) is true, but (II) is false.

Explanation:

(I) is supported by the sources: the British encouraged the formation of the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental Defence Association in 1893 to promote loyalty and to keep Muslims away from mainstream political movements. (II) is false; it incorrectly states that British opposed the Association, whereas records say they encouraged its formation.