Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who propounded the theory of "Economic Drain of India" during British imperialism ?

  1. W. C. Bannerji

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Gandhiji

  4. Gopalkrishna Gokhale
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji formulated the 'Drain Theory' in his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' (1901), explaining how Britain drained India's wealth through taxes, trade policies, and salaries. W.C. Bonnerjee was Congress's first president, Gandhi and Gokhale were later leaders.

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