Q139 · UPPSC Prelims 2021 · Set D · General Studies

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In which year was the book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India" published?

A 1900 A.D.
B 1901 A.D.
C 1902 A.D.
D 1903 A.D.

Correct answer: (b) 1901 A.D.

Explanation

  1. A

    1900 A.D.

    1900 A.D. is a year too early for the book’s standard publication date in this keying. Naoroji’s drain analysis was already in circulation, but the titled volume is keyed to 1901.

  2. B

    1901 A.D.

    Poverty and Un-British Rule in India by Dadabhai Naoroji was published in 1901 A.D. That year is the official key.

  3. C

    1902 A.D.

    1902 A.D. is a neighbouring miss, one year after the keyed publication.

  4. D

    1903 A.D.

    1903 A.D. is still later and is not the stored date for this title.

Summary. Official key is (b) 1901 A.D. The book collected Naoroji’s drain-of-wealth arguments used in Congress and British politics. Do not slide the imprint to 1900 or 1902–03. Honour the stored letter (b).