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Q220. Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India? 1. Dadabhai Naoroji 2. G.Subramania Iyer 3. R.C. Dutt Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India?

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji
  2. G.Subramania Iyer
  3. R.C. Dutt Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2015 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2 and 3

Concept & Option Breakdown

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All three were prominent early economic critics of British rule in India:

  • Dadabhai Naoroji propounded the 'Drain of Wealth' theory in his work 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.
  • G. Subramania Iyer consistently analyzed colonial economic policies and founded 'The Hindu' and 'Swadesamitran', criticizing colonial exploitation.
  • Romesh Chunder Dutt authored 'The Economic History of India', which provided an exhaustive historical critique of de-industrialization and excessive land revenue demands under British rule.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q220)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Early Colonial Period
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1, 2 and 3

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 220 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 Modern History (Early Colonial Period) question is Option (D): "1, 2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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