Q. The theory of economic drain of India during British imperialism was propounded by

Correct Answer

Dadabhai Naoroji

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    Answer: A Cunningham
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    A)the English East India Company and Tipu Sultan
    B)the English East India Company and Haidar Ali
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    C)1919
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    Answer: 1919
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    B)Brahmo Samaj and Prarthana Samaj
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    Answer: Theosophical Society and Arya Samaj
  • Q. Who were ‘Jagirdars’ during the reign of Akbar?
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    B)Bhagat Singh
    C)Raj Guru
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  • Q. What is Gandhi’s definition of Rama Raj?
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