Question

__________ estimates India's national and per capita income during the colonial era was considered very significant.

• A. William Digby
• B. V.K.R.V. Rao
• C. Findlay Shirras
• D. R.C. Desai

Hint:

William Digby → Early national income estimates during colonial period

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: National Income Estimates during Colonial Period
During British rule, several economists attempted to estimate India's national and per capita income.
Step 1:Identify the earliest estimates
William Digby was among the earliest to provide estimates of India's national income.
Step 2:Significance

• His estimates highlighted the poor economic condition of India under colonial rule.
• They were important in understanding economic exploitation.

Step 3:Other economists

• V.K.R.V. Rao → Later scientific estimates
• Findlay Shirras → Also contributed estimates

Conclusion: \[ \text{William Digby’s estimates were considered very significant} \]