UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 44
Consider the following statements: The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of the Indian National Movement was that he
- exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British
- interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians
- stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji’s most lasting nationalist contribution was exposing colonial wealth drain and economic exploitation.
Statement/Item-wise Analysis:
1: Correct - His Drain Theory demonstrated the economic costs of British rule.
2: Incorrect - Reinterpretation of ancient texts was not the core of Naoroji’s nationalist work.
3: Incorrect - He did not put eradication of every social evil before political/economic claims.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - includes exactly the valid statements/items and excludes the invalid ones.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect items 2, 3; omits correct item 1.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect item 3.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect items 2, 3.