Correct Answer:
C. 1878
Correct answer: 1878. Sir Syed was nominated to the Viceroy’s Legislative Council in 1878.
Background: He used the position to speak on Muslim education and social reform.
- 1872: 1872 is not the year.
- 1876: 1876 is not the year.
- 1880: 1880 is not the year.
Did you know? He had founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875.
Memory trick: 1875 college → 1878 council.