The correct answer is option 3: "They ignored the issue of exploitation of Indian rural people by the zamindars." This statement is not correct regarding the moderate leaders of the Indian National Congress.

Option 1 states that the moderate leaders criticized the British for the drain of wealth from India. This is correct. The moderate leaders, during the early phases of the Indian National Congress, criticized the British colonial rule for exploiting India`s resources and sending the wealth back to Britain.

Option 2 states that the moderate leaders advocated the boycott of foreign goods. This is also correct. The moderate leaders believed in using economic means, such as boycotting foreign goods, to protest against British rule and promote the use of Indian-made products.

Option 3, which is the incorrect statement, suggests that the moderate leaders ignored the issue of exploitation of Indian rural people by the zamindars. However, the moderate leaders of the Indian National Congress did recognize and address the issue of zamindari exploitation. They advocated for land reforms and sought to protect the rights of the rural population.

Option 4 states that the moderate leaders comprehended the vital role played by India in the imperial economy of Britain. This is correct. The moderate leaders understood that India`s resources and labor were crucial for the British