When and where did the Theosophical Society establish its headquarters in India?
(A) 1882-Adyar
(B) 1885-Belur
(C) 1890-Avadi
(D) 1895-Vellore
Correct Answer : 1882-Adyar
Question Asked : SSC Combined Matric Level (Pre) Exam 2000
Explanation : The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City. United States, in November 1875 by Helena Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge and others. Its initial objective was the “study and elucidation of Occultism, the Cabala etc.” After a few years Olcott and Blavatsky moved to India and established the International Headquarters at Adyar, in Madras (Chennai).
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