Who was the first nationalist to give the theory of drain of wealth from India to England?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Dadabhai Naoroji.
The first nationalist to give the theory of the drain of wealth from India to England was Dadabhai Naoroji. He articulated this theory in his book titled "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India," which was published in 1901. Naoroji argued that British colonial policies were draining India of its wealth, leading to impoverishment and underdevelopment in the country.