Multiple choice

The theory of ecomomic drain of India during British Imperialism was propounded by

  1. M.K. Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Dadabhai Naoroji

  4. R.C. Dutt
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Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji formulated the 'Drain Theory' in his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' (1901). He explained how Britain was systematically draining India's wealth through unfair trade policies, heavy taxation, and the remittance of British officials' salaries to England.

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