History

The old name of Ethiopia was 'Abbasinya' or 'Abyssinia,' which was used historically to refer to the Ethiopian Empire. The other options refer to different historical regions or cities unrelated to Ethiopia.

Archaeological evidence shows that the Indus Valley Civilization sites are primarily found from Peshawar in the west to Delhi in the east, covering a broad area of present-day Pakistan and northwest India. Kabul and Kandhar are outside the main distribution area of these sites.

The Royal Air Force (RAF) of Great Britain, established on April 1, 1918, is recognized as the world's first independent air force, separate from army or navy control. This makes option A the correct answer.

Amir Muawiya I transferred the capital of the Islamic Caliphate from Kufa to Damascus to consolidate his power and establish a strong administrative center. Damascus then became the political and cultural center of the Umayyad Caliphate.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah presented his historical Fourteen Points in September 1928 as a response to the Nehru Report, outlining the demands of Muslims in British India.

Alexander the Great conquered the Gandhara region during his campaign in the Indian subcontinent between 325-327 BC. The other options refer to rulers or groups from different periods or regions.

The Indian Khilafat deputation visited England in 1920 to present their views to British Prime Minister Lloyd George regarding the Khilafat movement and related political concerns. While some sources mention related Khilafat activities around 1921, the deputation specifically met Lloyd George in 1920, making option D (1920) the correct answer.

Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar was a prominent leader associated with the Khilafat Movement, which aimed to protect the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I. The other options were important figures in South Asian history but not directly linked to the Khilafat Movement.

MAO School was upgraded to the status of a college in 1879, not 1877. This is a well-documented historical fact regarding the establishment of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, which later became Aligarh Muslim University.

The British decision to grant independence to India was influenced by multiple factors including the rise of Indian nationalism, changes in the British government, and the impact of World War II, which weakened Britain's ability to maintain its empire. Therefore, 'All of these' is the correct answer.