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UGC NET December 2019 History
Which of the following were the correct main objectives of the Theosophical Society? Choose the correct option.
- 1. To form a Universal Brotherhood of man.
- 2. To promote the study of ancient religions, philosophies and sciences.
- 3. To proclaim the supremacy of Christian doctrines.
- 4. To investigate the laws of nature and develop the divine powers latent in man.
A1, 2 and 4 only ✓ Correct
B2, 3 and 4 only
C3 and 4 only
D1, 3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 and 4 only — The first, second and fourth objectives are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.
Explanation
★The first, second and fourth objectives are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.
★The Theosophical Society was founded by Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Colonel H.S. Olcott.
★They were inspired by Indian thought and culture.
★Its objectives were to form a Universal Brotherhood and to promote the study of ancient religions, philosophies and sciences.
★It also aimed to investigate the laws of nature and develop the divine powers latent in man.
★It did not proclaim the supremacy of Christian doctrines, so the third statement is wrong.
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