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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

Who is the exponent of the theory of "economic drain" of India during the British rule:

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Option A: Dadabhai Naoroji

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The correct answer is “Dadabhai Naoroji”.
The exponent of the theory of "economic drain" of India during the British rule was Dadabhai Naoroji.

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