Q. Who among the following pioneered the Khilafat Movement?
(a) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
(b) M. A. Jinnah
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Ali Brothers
Ans: (d) Ali Brothers
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Ali Brothers.
The Khilafat Movement, also known as the Indian Muslim Movement for the Restoration of the Caliphate, was primarily led by the Ali Brothers – Maulana Mohammad Ali Jouhar and Maulana Shaukat Ali. They played a pivotal role in mobilizing Indian Muslims in support of the Ottoman Caliphate, which was under threat following World War I.
The Ali Brothers were influential leaders and activists of the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League. They used their platforms to raise awareness about the Khilafat cause, organize protests, and advocate for political and religious solidarity among Indian Muslims.
While Mahatma Gandhi supported the Khilafat Movement and collaborated with the Ali Brothers to promote Hindu-Muslim unity, he did not pioneer the movement. Similarly, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, a prominent Muslim reformer and educator, and M.A. Jinnah, who later became the founder of Pakistan, were not the pioneers of the Khilafat Movement.
Therefore, the correct answer is (d) Ali Brothers.
