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Organization Theosophical Society
Asked 6 times across 3 UPSC exams over 1 years (2013–2014), peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 4 of 6 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 2 years (2013–2014)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2013 → CAPF 2014 → CDS 2014
How the concept evolved
Largely a pre-2016 idea — watch for a comeback.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2014
Which one among the following is not true of the Theosophical Society of Madam H ? Blavatsky ?
- A It was founded outside India
- B It advocated the revival of ancient religions
- C It recognized the doctrine of transmigration of soul
- D It was silent on the idea of Universal Brotherhood ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CDS2014
Who among the following was not associated with the activities of the Theosophical Society?
- A Madame H. P. Blavatsky
- B Mr. A. O. Hume ✓
- C Col. H. S. Olcott
- D Mrs. Annie Besant
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE2013
Annie Besant was
- responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
- the founder of the Theosophical Society
- once the President of the Indian National Congress Select the correct statement/statements
using the codes given below.
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only ✓
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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