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Who wrote the famous book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  2. Dadabhai Naoroji
  3. B.G. Tilak
  4. M.G. Ranade

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dadabhai Naoroji

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Dadabhai Naoroji šŸ“š Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the "Grand Old Man of India," published this book in 1901 to expose the economic exploitation of India by the British. In it, he detailed his "Drain of Wealth" theory, explaining how Indian resources were being siphoned off to Britain. This book was foundational in building the economic argument for Indian self-rule.