Question 20
1. Dadabhai Naoroji
2. G. Subramania Iyer
3. R. C. Dutt
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BSolution
All three individuals listed – Dadabhai Naoroji, G. Subramania Iyer, and R. C. Dutt – were prominent economic critics of colonialism in India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They meticulously analyzed and exposed the exploitative nature of British economic policies, which they argued were responsible for the impoverishment of India.
1. Dadabhai Naoroji: He is famously known for propounding the 'Drain of Wealth' theory through his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India', arguing how British rule systematically drained India's wealth.
2. G. Subramania Iyer: A prominent journalist and nationalist, he was a vocal critic of the British economic exploitation and advocated for economic self-reliance. He co-founded 'The Hindu' newspaper.
3. R. C. Dutt (Romesh Chunder Dutt): A retired Indian Civil Service (ICS) officer, he authored 'The Economic History of India' (in two volumes), which provided a comprehensive and critical account of the British economic policies and their devastating impact on India's economy.
CStrategy
For questions on the Indian National Movement, specifically economic critiques of colonialism, remember the key figures who articulated these criticisms and their major works or contributions. The 'Drain of Wealth' theory and its proponents are a recurring theme in UPSC exams.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question falls under the Modern Indian History section, specifically the economic impact of British rule and the contributions of early Indian nationalists.
EQuestion Analysis
Easy. This is a fundamental question about well-known economic nationalists and their critiques of British colonial rule in India.