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 code given below.

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims]

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


Answer: (d)

Explanation:

  • Dadabhao Naoroji, RC Dutt, G.V. Joshi, G. Subramaniya Iyer, G.K. Gokhale, Prithwis Chandra Ray, along with numerous other political activists and journalists, conducted a comprehensive analysis of the Indian economy.
  • They scrutinized all aspects of the economy and examined colonial economic policies in great detail.
  • Their analysis led them to question the nature and intention of British rule in India.
  • They traced the process of colonialization of the Indian economy and concluded that it was the main hindrance to India’s economic progress.

Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

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