Economic Policies of the British: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Economic Policies of the British (Modern History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 1996Modern History · Economic Policies of the British
Q1. Who among the following leaders did not believe in the drain theory of Dadabhai Naoroji?
Explanation
The Drain Theory was propounded by Dadabhai Naoroji arguing that the British colonial rule in India resulted in the economic drain of wealth from India to Britain. Naoroji contested that a significant portion of India’s resources, including revenue and raw materials, were being transferred to Britain without equivalent returns. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan had a moderate approach and believed that British Rule could benefit India particularly in terms of education and infrastructure. He advocated for cooperation with the British and emphasized the need for Indian Muslims to adopt Western education and progress within the colonial framework. Supporters of the Drain Theory were Dadabhai Naoroji, R.C. Dutt, M.G. Ranade etc.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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1996
(d) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
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