2021 · Q47
Who founded the Central Hindu School at Benaras which was later developed into Benaras Hindu University ?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- AMadan Mohan Malaviya
- BAnnie Besant
- CIshwar Chandra Vidyasagar
- DMadame H.P. Blavatsky
Explanation
Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu College/School at Benaras in 1898; it later became the nucleus of the Benaras Hindu University established in 1916. Madan Mohan Malaviya founded the university itself but not the Central Hindu School; Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and Madame Blavatsky are associated with other institutions. The school's founder was Annie Besant.