modern-history-british20-002
Which of the following were included in the ‘Drain of Wealth’?
I. Salaries of British officials paid in India but remitted abroad
II. Profits of British companies in India
III. Expenses on Indian army used outside India
Select the correct answer.
Solution
All these components were part of the Drain of Wealth as they involved transfer of Indian resources to Britain without equivalent return.
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