Question

The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National movement was that he ________.

• A. brought the problems of Indians to the notice of the British
• B. exposed the economic exploitation of Indians by the British
• C. interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence oflndians
• D. stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

exposed the economic exploitation of Indians by the British

Dadabhai Naoroji was known as the Grand Old Man of India. He was an Indian nationalist and critic of British economic policy in India. He put forward the drain theory in his book Poverty and UnBritish Rule in India. He became widely known for his unfavourable opinion of the economic consequences of British rule in India.