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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements about Annie Besant are correct?
A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -She laid the foundation of the Central Hindu College in Benaras in 1898 where both Hindu religion and Western scientific subjects were taught. She set up her All-India Home Rule League in September 1916 in Madras and covered the rest of India (including Bombay city). Hence option 1 is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -History. The Banaras Hindu University was jointly established by Madan Mohan Malaviya, Annie Besant, Maharaja Rameshwar Singh of Darbhanga Raj and Prabhu Narayan Singh and Aditya Narayan Singh of Narayan dynasty, while the university is the brainchild of Malviya.

Detailed explanation-3: -Annie Besant set up her All-India Home Rule League in September 1916 in Madras (now Chennai) and covered the rest of India (including Bombay city). Hence statement 2 is not correct.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1916 she established the Indian Home Rule League, of which she became president. She was also a leading member of the Indian National Congress. In the late 1920s, Besant travelled to the United States with her protégé and adopted son Jiddu Krishnamurti, whom she claimed was the new Messiah and incarnation of Buddha.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Boycott and Picketing.

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