Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Dadabhai Naoroji offered a scathing criticism of the economic impact of British rule through his book entitled '______'.

Options:

India Today

The Idea of India

Poverty and Un-British Rule in India

The History of British India

Correct Answer:

Poverty and Un-British Rule in India

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- Poverty and Un-British Rule in India

Poverty and Un-British Rule in India is a book by Dadabhai Naoroji, published in 1901. It is a seminal work in Indian economic history, and is considered to be one of the most important critiques of British rule.

In the book, Naoroji argues that the British were draining India of its wealth through a number of mechanisms, including:

  • Home charges: The British government charged the Indian government for the cost of administering India, including the salaries of British officials and the cost of maintaining the British army in India.
  • Interest payments on debt: The Indian government had incurred a large debt to the British government, and was required to pay interest on this debt.
  • Export of raw materials: The British exported raw materials from India at low prices, and then imported finished goods to India at high prices.
  • Drain of capital: British companies and individuals invested in India, but remitted profits back to Britain.