Which of the following statements about the Theosophical Movement are correct? begin{enumerate}item The movement was founded in India by Annie Besant.item The movement glorified Indian religious and philosophical traditions.item The movement was revivalist in nature and lacked a positive programme.end{enumerate}Select the correct answer using the codes are given below

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Which of the following statements about the Theosophical Movement are correct?

A	1 and 2 only
B	1, 2 and 3
C	1 and 3 only
D	2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is 1 and 3 only. Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Colonel M.S. Olcott, who was inspired by Indian thought and culture founded the Theosophical Society in New York City in 1875. Hence statement 2 is not correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -Statement 2 is correct: The Theosophists advocated the revival & strengthening of the ancient religions. They recognized the doctrine of transmigration of the Soul. They also preached the Universal Brotherhood of Man.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main aim of the Theosophical Society was to do a comparative study of various religions, philosophies, and sciences. It also aimed to discover the indomitable spirit hidden in the human and stressed on Universal Brotherhood and reforming Hinduism.

Detailed explanation-4: -Annie Besant was a leading member of the Theosophical Society, a feminist and political activist, and a politician in India. She had a close relationship with Charles Bradlaugh, MP, a free-thinker who was often known as the ‘Member for India’.

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