Question

Evaluate the role of Drain Theory by Dadabhai Naoroji in stimulating national feeling among the Indian masses.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Explain about the salient features of the Drain Theory and relate them to the development of

Solution:

• The Drain Theory was the outcome of the deep analysis done by Dadabai Naoroji about the facts related to the Indian economy under the British Raj. This theory propounded that the main cause of sufferings of the Indians was the drain of the Indian wealth and resources to England.
• Dadabai also highlighted the methods or the ways which were used by the British to drain the Indian wealth to England. The Indians realized that the adversities and miseries were all due to the misrule of the British government. This realisation reinforced their anti-British attitude and strengthened the foundation of nationalism in India.