Q. “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India” was written by
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Sardar Patel
(d) Madan Mohan Malviya
Ans: (a) Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation: The book “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India” was written by option (a) Dadabhai Naoroji. Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old Man of India, was a prominent Indian nationalist, social reformer, and politician. He played a significant role in the Indian national movement and was one of the early leaders to analyze and highlight the economic exploitation of India under British colonial rule.
In his book “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India,” published in 1901, Naoroji examined the economic impact of British rule on India and presented a comprehensive analysis of the drain of wealth from India to Britain. He argued that the policies of the British government had led to the impoverishment of the Indian people and the economic exploitation of the country.
The book was an influential work in exposing the economic disparities and injustices faced by India under British colonial rule. Dadabhai Naoroji’s writings and advocacy for economic reforms and Indian self-governance laid the foundation for future economic critiques of British colonialism and played a role in shaping the nationalist discourse in India.
