Who propounded the 'Drain of Wealth' theory in his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'?
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. Romesh Chunder Dutt
C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D. M. G. Ranade
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the 'Grand Old Man of India', put forward the Drain of Wealth theory, arguing that Britain was systematically draining India's resources.
Explanation:
At the Calcutta session of 1906, presided over by Dadabhai Naoroji, the Congress for the first time declared 'Swaraj' (self-government) as its goal.
Explanation:
Aurobindo Ghosh was arrested and tried in the Alipore Bomb Conspiracy Case in 1908, along with his brother Barindra Ghosh and other revolutionaries. He was later acquitted.
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