Madame HP Blavatsky had laid the foundation of the Theosophical Society in the year _____.

1853

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1864

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1875

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1886

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Solution

The correct option is C $1875$
The Theosophical Society was founded by Madame Blavatsky and Col. Olcott in 1875 in New York. Mrs. Annie Besant made the movement very popular in India. It represented both Indian and international character. It preached universal brotherhood of men irrespective of distinctions of caste, creed, race or sex.

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About Theosophical movement which among the following statements is correct:-

1. It was founded by Blavatsky and colonel Olcott in Adyar in 1875.

2. It accepted Hindu beliefs in incarnation and Karma.

3. The movement drew inspiration from the various movements across World.

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