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Q222. 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 statements given above is/are correct?

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 statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2012 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Statement 1 is correct: Dadabhai Naoroji's greatest contribution was formulating the Drain of Wealth theory, showing that Britain was siphoning off India's economic surplus without adequate return.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Interpreting ancient texts to restore cultural self-confidence was the contribution of socio-religious revivalists like Swami Dayanand Saraswati and Swami Vivekananda.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Social reformers like Raja Rammohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, and reformers of the Prarthana Samaj prioritized the eradication of social evils before political advancement.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q222)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Early Colonial Period
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 222 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Modern History (Early Colonial Period) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Early Colonial Period". You can explore all repeated questions from Early Colonial Period in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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