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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2023General Studies
Question
Given below are two statements: Statement I: In 1866 Dadabhai Naoroji organized the East India Association in London to discuss Indian questions to influence British Public opinion. Branches of the Association were organized in major Indian cities. Statement II: He showed that the poverty and economic backwardness of India were not inherent in local conditions but were caused by colonial rule which was draining India of its wealth and capital. In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Options
- A Both Statements I and II are True.
- B Both Statements I and II are False.
- C Statement I is correct but Statement II is False.
- D Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is True.
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Correct Answer
A Both Statements I and II are True.
Model Answer
Dadabhai Nauroji
- The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London.
- It superseded the London Indian Society and was a platform for discussing matters and ideas about India, and to provide representation for Indians to the Government. Hence, statement I is true.
- Naoroji delivered the first lecture to the Association on 2 May 1867. The Association's first President was Lord Lyveden.
- He, in his book, “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India”, exposed that poverty and economic backwardness of India were not inherent in local conditions, but were caused by colonial rule, which was draining India of its wealth and capital. Hence, statement II is true.