UPSC Prelims · 1993 · GS Paper I · Q71
Which one of the following statements does correctly defines the term 'drain theory' as propounded by Dadabhai Naoroji?
- (A)That the resources of the country were being utilised in the interest of Britain
- (B)That a part of India's national wealth or total annual product was being exported to Britain for which India got no material return
- (C)That the British Industrialists were being given an opportunity to invest in India under the protection of the imperial power
- (D)That the British goods were being imported to the country making it poorer day by day
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Answer: (B) That a part of India's national wealth or total annual product was being exported to Britain for which India got no material return
- Subject
- History
- Chapter
- British Land Revenue & Economic Impact
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