Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
The correctly matched pairs are 1, 2, and 3.
Pair 1: Theodore Beck was the Principal of the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO), Aligarh, from 1883 to 1899. He was a close associate of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and contributed significantly to the college's development, which later became Aligarh Muslim University.
Pair 2: Lord Ripon, Governor-General of India (1880-1884), introduced the Ilbert Bill in 1883. This legislative proposal aimed to remove racial discrimination in the judicial system by allowing Indian judges to try European subjects. The bill faced strong opposition, leading to its modification.
Pair 3: Pherozeshah Mehta was a prominent moderate leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) from its early years. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Bombay Presidency Association and advocated for constitutional reforms within the British administration.
Pair 4: Badruddin Tyabji was not associated with the Muslim League. He was a distinguished leader of the Indian National Congress and notably served as its first Muslim President at the Madras Session in 1887. The Muslim League was founded in 1906, significantly later than Tyabji's active period in the INC leadership.