Dadabhai Naoroji published 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji published 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' in which year?
A. 1901
B. 1871
C. 1866
D. 1895
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dadabhai Naoroji published 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' in 1901, where he presented his 'Drain of Wealth' theory, arguing that British rule was impoverishing India.

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