The Theosophical Society was founded in India by which of the following?
A. Swami Vivekananda and Colonel Olcott
B. Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott
D. Annie Besant
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York in 1875 by Madame H. P. Blavatsky and Colonel H. S. Olcott. They moved the headquarters to Adyar, Madras, in 1882. Annie Besant later became its prominent leader.
Explanation:
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak used his nationalist newspapers 'Kesari' (Marathi) and 'The Mahratta' (English) to actively criticize colonial policy and mobilize the public.
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