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Match the early nationalist leaders and economic thinkers listed in List-I with their prominent published works and treatises on colonial economic critique in List-II:

  • Dadabhai NaorojiPoverty and Un-British Rule in India
  • Romesh Chunder DuttThe Economic History of India
  • G. V. JoshiWritings and Speeches on Indian Economic Problems
  • Dinshaw WachaRecent Economic History of India and Military Expenditure

Answer

Dadabhai Naoroji correctly pairs with 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'; Romesh Chunder Dutt correctly pairs with 'The Economic History of India'; G. V. Joshi correctly pairs with 'Writings and Speeches on Indian Economic Problems'; and Dinshaw Wacha correctly pairs with 'Recent Economic History of India and Military Expenditure'.
The correct matching pairs each Moderate nationalist leader with their influential treatise on Indian economic critique under colonial rule: Dadabhai Naoroji wrote 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India', Romesh Chunder Dutt wrote 'The Economic History of India', G. V. Joshi wrote 'Writings and Speeches on Indian Economic Problems', and Dinshaw Wacha wrote on Indian financial management and military expenditure.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the author of 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.
Dadabhai Naoroji wrote this landmark work, establishing the Drain of Wealth theory during the early phase of Indian nationalism.
It served as the foundational text exposing colonial economic exploitation.
2
Identify the author of 'The Economic History of India'.
Romesh Chunder Dutt (R.C. Dutt) authored this classic two-volume work evaluating land revenue policies and industrial decline under British rule.
He systematically documented the economic impact of colonial administration from 1757 to 1900.
3
Match G. V. Joshi and Dinshaw Wacha to their respective economic treatises.
G. V. Joshi authored 'Writings and Speeches on Indian Economic Problems', while Dinshaw Wacha authored critical analyses on financial management and military expenditure.
Both were leading Moderate economic analysts associated with the Indian National Congress.

Key Concept

Economic Nationalism and Drain Theory in the Early Phase of INC
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Rise of Indian Nationalism and Early Phase of the Indian National Congress

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