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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
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Standard Reference VerifiedSir Syed Ahmed Khan believed that British rule was beneficial for the modernization, education, and progress of India, especially for the Muslim community. He advocated loyalty to and cooperation with the British administration and did not endorse the Drain of Wealth critique championed by Dadabhai Naoroji, R.C. Dutt, and M.G. Ranade.
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