Current Affairs question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
Who was the author of the book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India"?
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
DadabhaiNaoroji
Key Information about the Book and Author
The Author: Dadabhai Naoroji, popularly known as the "Grand Old Man of India," was a prominent nationalist leader, scholar, and the first Asian to become a British Member of Parliament.
The Core Concept: Published in 1901, the book introduced the famous "Drain theory" (or the Economic Drain Theory).
The Argument: Naoroji argued that Britain was systematically draining India's wealth and resources, transferring them back to Britain. He pointed out that this economic exploitation, rather than a lack of effort by the Indian people, was the primary cause of India's extreme poverty.
By using the term "Un-British," Naoroji was cleverly highlighting the hypocrisy of the British administration, noting that their exploitative ruling practices in India completely contradicted the fair and democratic principles they practiced back home in Britain.
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