Question

Which of the following statements about Annie Besant are correct? 

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

Answer 1

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