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?

QUESTION

Easy

Modern History

Prelims 2012

Consider the following statements : The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he -

Exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British
Interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians
Stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji was credited with doing an economic analysis of British rule, which is considered as the biggest contribution of Moderates . He put forward the drain of wealth theory in which he stated that Britain was completely draining India. He mentioned this theory in his book ?Poverty and Un-British Rule in India?.

While Naoroji was a scholar, he is not particularly known for interpreting ancient Indian texts to restore the self-confidence of Indians. While Naoroji did advocate for social reform, he did not stress the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else.

Trusted by 2L aspirants