Correct Answer:

B: Annie Besant

Explanation of Options:

Option A: Madan Mohan Malaviya  
 • Incorrect. Madan Mohan Malaviya was a prominent Indian educationist and politician.
 • He played a significant role in the development of Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
 • However, he was not the founder of the Central Hindu School.
 • He is often credited with transforming the school into a university.

Option B: Annie Besant  
 • Correct. Annie Besant was a British socialist, theosophist, and supporter of Indian self-rule.
 • She founded the Central Hindu School in Benaras in 1898.
 • Her aim was to provide modern education while incorporating Indian cultural values.
 • The school later became a part of Banaras Hindu University.

Option C: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar  
 • Incorrect. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a prominent social reformer and educator in India.
 • He was known for his efforts in promoting education and women's rights in Bengal.
 • He had no direct involvement with the founding of the Central Hindu School.
 • His contributions were more focused on the Bengal region.

Option D: Madame H.P. Blavatsky  
 • Incorrect. Madame H.P. Blavatsky was a Russian occultist and co-founder of the Theosophical Society.
 • She was influential in the spread of theosophy but did not found the Central Hindu School.
 • Her work was more focused on spiritual and philosophical teachings.
 • She had no direct role in the establishment of educational institutions in India.