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History GK · Q97

18th Century Revolts And Reform

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 97

Q97

Who among the following is the head of theosophical society in India

A.
Annie Besant
Answer
B.
Madan Mohan Malaviya
C.
Blavatsky
D.
Did not come to india

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Annie Besant (1847–1933), second President of The Theosophical Society from 1907 to 1933, was described as a ‘Diamond Soul’, for she had many brilliant facets to her character. She was an outstanding orator of her time, a champion of human freedom, educationist, philanthropist, and author with more than three hundred books and pamphlets to her credit.