modern-history Hard drain-of-wealth
modern-history-british20-009

Consider the following statements regarding the Drain of Wealth:
I. It included both visible and invisible transfers of wealth.
II. It benefited Indian industrial growth.
III. It was criticized by early nationalists.
Which of the statements are correct?

Solution

Drain included visible and invisible transfers and was criticized by nationalists. It did not benefit Indian industrial growth, so II is incorrect.