Consider the following statements :
The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he -
- Exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British
- Interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians
- Stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Dadabhai Naoroji exposed economic exploitation through his Drain of Wealth Theory, demonstrating how Britain drained India's resources via trade imbalances, unrequited exports, home charges, and pensions paid abroad.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Swami Vivekananda and cultural revivalists interpreted ancient Indian texts to restore self-confidence, not Naoroji.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Naoroji focused on political and economic reforms and demanded Indian representation in governance; social reform was not his primary emphasis.
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