Q. Who among the following had founded the Central Hindu College at Varanasi, which was later converted into Banaras Hindu University? 
Answer: Annie Besant
Notes: Madan Mohan Malviya had established BHU in 1915 with the support of some leaders, mainly Annie Besant. Annie Besant had founded the Central Hindu College in 1898 in Varanasi and this college was later gifted to Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya for the later to get it converted into Banaras Hindu University. Also notable points is that foundation for the main campus of BHU was laid by Lord Hardinge on 4 February 1916, on occasion of Vasant Panchami.

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