- The book, published in 1901, was based on extensive research and statistical data collected by Naoroji. - The 'drain theory' became a cornerstone of the economic critique of British rule by early Indian nationalists. - Naoroji highlighted various forms of drain, including salaries and pensions of British officials, military expenditure, interest on public debt, and profits of British businesses.
Who wrote the book, Poverty and un-British Rule in India?
Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 64th · Topic: Economic Impact of British Rule on India (Drain of Wealth Theory and its Mechanisms)
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