The 'Drain of Wealth' theory was given by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Drain of Wealth' theory was given by:
A. R.C. Dutt
B. Dadabhai Naoroji
C. Both
D. Gandhi
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
It explained economic exploitation by the British.

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The Indian Councils Act of 1861 was passed during the tenure of which Viceroy?
A. Lord Elgin
B. Lord Canning
C. Lord Mayo
D. Lord John Lawrence

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 was passed during the tenure of Lord Canning. It expanded the Executive Council and allowed for the inclusion of Indians as non-official members.

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Question #2
Who was the French Governor-General who initiated the policy of ‘Subsidiary Alliance’ like diplomacy before Wellesley?
A. Jean Law
B. Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais
C. Thomas Arthur, Comte de Lally
D. Joseph François Dupleix

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Dupleix, the French Governor in India (1742-1754), used the policy of supporting rival claimants to the thrones of Hyderabad and Carnatic, placing French nominees, which was a precursor to the Subsidiary Alliance.

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The first session of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was attended by how many delegates?
A. 62
B. 52
C. 72
D. 82

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The inaugural session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay in December 1885, presided over by Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee, and attended by 72 political delegates from across India.

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