Who was the first nationalist to give the theory of drain of wealth from India to England?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Dadabhai Naoroji.
 Dadabhai Naoroji, often referred to as the "Grand Old Man of India," was the first nationalist to articulate the theory of the drain of wealth from India to England.
 He presented this theory in his book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India," published in 1901.
 Naoroji's theory highlighted how British colonial policies were leading to the systematic transfer of wealth from India to Britain, causing widespread poverty and economic decline in India.
 He used detailed economic data to support his arguments and raised awareness about the exploitative nature of British rule.
 Dadabhai Naoroji was also the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament, representing the Finsbury Central constituency from 1892 to 1895.
 He co-founded the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1885 and was a three-time president of the organization, playing a key role in the early Indian nationalist movement.