UPSC History Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Persons Miscellaneous

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    Which of the following statements about Annie Besant are correct?                [NDA 2009-I]
    1. She founded the Central Hindu College at Benaras.
    2. She organised the Home Rule League,
    3. She introduced the Theosophical Movement in India.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below

    A)  1, 2 and 3

    B)  1 and 2

    C)  2 and 3

    D)  1 and 3

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Annie Besant (1847-1933) was the second President of The Theosophical Society from 1907 to 1933. She founded Central Hindu College at Banaras. Besant launched the All India Home Rule League along with Lokmanya Tilak in 1916.


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