Modern History
2015
Socio-religious Reformers
Indian National Congress

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.

A.1 only
D.1, 2 and 3
C.2 and 3 only
B.1 and 2 only

Correct Answer: Option D

Dadabhai Naoroji, G. Subramania Iyer, and R. C. Dutt were all significant economic critics of colonialism in India.

Dadabhai Naoroji is renowned for his 'Drain Theory,' which highlighted the economic exploitation of India by the British.

G. Subramania Iyer used his writings to critique the adverse economic impact of British policies.

R.C. Dutt is famous for his book 'Economic History of India,' which meticulously documented the economic exploitation during British rule.

Therefore, the correct answer is that all three were economic critics of colonialism.