What was the purpose of Dadabhai Naoroji's book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India', published in 1901?
- ATo highlight the economic exploitation of India by British colonialism.
- BTo advocate for the abolition of the caste system.
- CTo promote the idea of separate electorates for Muslims.
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (a) To highlight the economic exploitation of India by British colonialism.
Explanation
Dadabhai Naoroji's book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' (1901) highlighted India’s economic exploitation under British colonialism. Dadabhai Naoroji is also known as the “Grand Old Man of India.”