During the Indian Freedom Struggle, who was the first person to make an economic analysis of British rule in India ?

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During the Indian Freedom Struggle, who was the first person to make an economic analysis of British rule in India ?

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History

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IES

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The correct answer is option 1, Dadabhai Naoroji. Dadabhai Naoroji was the first person to make an economic analysis of British rule in India during the Indian Freedom Struggle. Naoroji was an Indian political leader and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian National Congress and the struggle for independence. He wrote a book titled "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India," which was published in 1901. In this book, he provided a detailed analysis of the economic exploitation faced by India under British rule. Naoroji used economic data and statistics to demonstrate how the drain of wealth from India to Britain was impoverishing the Indian economy. He coined the term "drain theory" to describe this exploitation. Naoroji`s work laid the foundation for future economic analyses and highlighted the need for self-rule and economic independence for India.