The famous book 'Poverty and Unbritish Rule in India' authored by Dadabhai Naoroji was published in 1901. This book is a seminal work that elaborated on the 'Drain of Wealth' theory, arguing that British rule was economically exploiting India.
In which year the book 'Poverty and Unbritish Rule in India' was published?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Economic Impact of British Rule on India (Drain of Wealth Theory and its Mechanisms)
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- Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below the statements: Statement-I: Generally India had a favourable balance of trade during the British rule. Statement-II: The drain of wealth took the form of unrequited exports.
- Who among the following used the term 'Drain of Wealth' for the first time?
- Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Dadabhai Naoroji argued that what was being drained out was ‘potential surplus’ that could generate more economic development in India if invested in India Statement-II: Imperialists believed that India was brought into the large capitalist world market and that was in itself a progress towards modernization Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements and the code?
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- Name the British liberal who was associated with the Manchester School that was critical of the British rule in India.
- Who wrote ‘Poverty and Unbritish Rule in India’?
- Who among the following put forward the famous Drain Theory?
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