Who among the following were members of the Metaphysical Society, founded by James Knowles in 1869?

1. A. Robert Browning
2. B. T. H. Huxley
3. C. Alfred Tennyson
4. D. Matthew Arnold
5. E. W. E. Gladstone

1. AA, B and C only
2. BB, D and E only
3. CC, D and E only
4. DB, C and E only

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Correct answer: D. B, C and E only

Explanation

Tennyson, Huxley (who coined 'agnostic' there) and Gladstone were founding members of the society (1869–80), which debated religion and science.