The 'Theosophical Society' in India was popularised by Annie Besant. Who was her associate known as 'World Mother'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Theosophical Society' in India was popularised by Annie Besant. Who was her associate known as 'World Mother'?
A. Leadbeater
B. A. O. Hume
C. M. K. Gandhi
D. Jiddu Krishnamurti
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Theosophists declared Jiddu Krishnamurti as the 'World Teacher', but he later rejected it.

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