GS PrelimsHistory (Modern India)Economic Impact of British Rule2015

Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India? 1. Dadabhai Naoroji 2. G. Subramania Iyer 3. R. C. Dutt Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A

1 only

B

1 and 2 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the Grand Old Man of India, was a pioneering economic critic of colonialism. His famous 'Drain Theory' articulated in his work "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India" exposed the mechanism through which India's wealth was being siphoned off to Britain. Hence, 1 is correct. 2. G. Subramania Iyer, a leading journalist, social reformer, and founder of 'The Hindu', was also a prominent economic critic. He consistently highlighted the negative impacts of British economic policies on Indian agriculture, industry, and poverty through his writings. Hence, 2 is correct. 3. R. C. Dutt (Romesh Chunder Dutt), a retired ICS officer turned economic historian, authored "The Economic History of India". This work provided a detailed critique of British economic policies and their de-industrializing and impoverishing effects on India. Hence, 3 is correct. 4. All three individuals mentioned were significant economic critics of British colonialism in India.

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