Jamia Millia Islamia - 1920
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding Jamia Millia Islamia?
1) Jamia Millia Islamia is another name for Aligarh Muslim University and is considered a part of AMU.
2) It is easier to establish minority universities than minority educational institutions.- Published on 22 Aug 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
- While a number of minority educational institutions exist, there are issues with regard to minority universities.
- For incorporating any university, a statute is needed and thus it is done by the state.
- Those against minority status for universities say that since, university is established by law and not minorities, it is not a minority institution.
- But, those in support argue that establishment is different from incorporation and for incorporation of a university, law is needed irrespective of the fact that it was established by minorities.
- Jamia Millia Islamia was founded in 1920 during Khilafat and Non-cooperation Movement.
It became a Central University through the Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988.
It was declared a minority in 2011.
