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The theory of economic drain of India during British imperialism was propounded by
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RAKESH CH said:
2 years ago
In 1867, Dadabhai Naoroji proposed what is known as the 'economic imperialism' theory, in which he stated that British economic policies were completely draining India. He mentioned this theory in his book, Poverty and Un-British Rule in India, and it is also known as the 'Drain Theory.
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Shivani dixit said:
8 years ago
The book was "poverty and unbritish rule in India" and the theory proposed by it was " drain theory" which explained how India's monetary resources were being drained and carried to England in the disguise of savings of officials, payment to war offices, etc.
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Ajay said:
8 years ago
In this theory, Naoroji elucidate the way in which the British is draining or eating up Indian wealth. For example, he says about the Cotton Sector in India. Raw Cotton is exported to England from India for almost free of cost.
Rupin belhekar said:
1 decade ago
No Dadabhai Naroji is only the right answer because R.C Dutt took the theory into next level but the theory was written by Dadabhai Naroji and RC Dutt took it to the next level and converted into riots.
Kunal said:
1 decade ago
Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India brought the attention of the Indians towards the drain of Indian wealth into England through his book Poverty and un British rule in India.
Birjis said:
1 decade ago
Accordingly, Dadabhai Naoroji and R.C. Dutta both are the right answer.
Because both have written books dedicating the economy drain of Indian wealth.
Because both have written books dedicating the economy drain of Indian wealth.
Apoorv Sharma said:
1 decade ago
Dadabhai naoroji cited it in his book "Poverty and Un-british rule in India" while R C Datta in "Economic history of india"
Rajnikant said:
1 decade ago
Dadabhai naoroji had written a book un british Rule in India establishes the drain of wealth that has resulted since british rule.
Preeti said:
10 years ago
Dadabhai Naoroji wrote a book named : India and Un-British rule.
In this book he gave a concept of "Brain drain theory".
In this book he gave a concept of "Brain drain theory".
Pabitra kumar nayak said:
1 decade ago
First Indian person member of British parliament and theory economics drain known as "old man in India".
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