Consider the following statements: The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he

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Freedom Movement Personalities, Modern History

Consider the following statements: The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he:
1. Exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British.
2. Interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians.
3. Stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(a)

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Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji’s most notable contribution was exposing the economic exploitation of India by the British through his theory of economic drain.