GyanGramModern History · Prelims 2012 Q700
Consider the following statements : The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he - 1. Exposed the economic exploit…
Stem and options.
Consider the following statements :
The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he -
1. Exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British
2. Interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians
3. Stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Source: UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012. Syllabus tags and explanation are GyanGram editorial joins for learning—not official UPSC metadata.
Correct option A
• Correct Answer: A
• Dadabhai Naoroji's most effective contribution was the Drain of Wealth theory detailed in Poverty and Un-British Rule in India.
• He used economic data to expose systematic British exploitation causing Indian impoverishment.
• Interpreting ancient texts and prioritizing social evil eradication were not his primary contributions.
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Unit
Economic Impact
MOD-U05Chapter
Economic Nationalism
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