The 'Theosophical Society' in India became prominent under the leadership of Annie Besant, but its international headquarters was at? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Theosophical Society' in India became prominent under the leadership of Annie Besant, but its international headquarters was at?

A. London

B. Calcutta

C. Adyar, Madras

D. New York

Answer: Option C

The international headquarters of the Theosophical Society was established at Adyar, Madras (Chennai), in 1882.

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Question #1 Report Error

The 'Mangal Pandey' incident of 29 March 1857 took place at which military station?

A. Barrackpore

B. Delhi

C. Meerut

D. Kanpur

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mangal Pandey attacked his British officer at Barrackpore on 29 March 1857, an early spark of the Revolt.

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Question #2 Report Error

The Age of Consent Act was passed in:

A. 1891

B. 1856

C. 1829

D. 1909

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It raised the age of marriage consent.

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Question #3 Report Error

Who was the last Mughal Emperor during the 1857 Revolt?

A. Aurangzeb

B. Akbar II

C. Bahadur Shah Zafar

D. Shah Alam II

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bahadur Shah Zafar was proclaimed the Emperor of India by the rebels during the Revolt of 1857.

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India