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1 mark, −0.33Indian Economy › The Indian economy before and after independence › Colonial drain of wealth and de-industrialisationEasyabout 1 min

UoH 2021 Question 44: The Indian economy before and after independence

Which among the following eminent Indian economists put forward the “drain of wealth theory” with respect to the British rule in India?

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This question is on Colonial drain of wealth and de-industrialisation, part of The Indian economy before and after independence in Indian Economy.

How British rule transferred resources out of India and weakened its traditional industry.

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