3. Dadabhai Naoroji, popularly known as the "Grand Old Man of India", was one of the first leaders of the national movement. In this context, briefly describe:
(a) His views on the cause of poverty in India
(b) His views about the nature of British imperialism
(c) His achievement in strengthening Indian nationalism.
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Answer:
a) Dadabhai Naoroji was the first man to say that internal factors were not the reasons of poverty in India but poverty was caused by the colonial rule that was draining the wealth and prosperity of India. The drain of wealth was the portion of India's wealth and economy that was not available to Indians.
b) Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old man of India regarded the British imperialism as repressive and economically exploitative. The main objective of the British is economic exploitation of India. According to Dadabhai Naoroji, the British drained the India resources in the form of Home Charges, salaries, raw materials etc.
c) He was one of the foremost leaders of the Congress for over 20 years. Thrice he presided over the sessions of the Congress.
Answer:
answer c his achievements in strengthening Indian nationalism