Question

Explain the ‘Drain theory’ given by Dadabhai Naoriji.

Answer 1

Instruction:

• This question is given for 3 marks. It should have 5-7 points.
• Explain how the tax or the interest paid by the common people was used
• Mention the false trade practices used by the British

Solution:

• Dadabhai Naoroji in his book ‘Poverty and Un-British rule in India’ explained how the British government robbed India of its wealth.
• The British took the money in two ways, with the help of home charges and unrequited exports.
• Homecharges - The Indians had to pay interest to England that was used for the army’s maintenance and development.
• The money that was paid to the official was transferred to their families in England.
• Unrequited Exports - The unrequited exports were the exports of raw materialsfrom India at a very cheap price.
• Sometimes these materials were also sent for free..