Who among the following used the phrase 'Un-British' to criticize the English colonial control of India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The phrase 'Un-British' was prominently used by early nationalist leaders to criticize the nature of English colonial control of India.
2. Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the Grand Old Man of India, famously employed this term in his economic critique, particularly in his seminal work "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India".
3. He argued that British rule, while claiming to be beneficial, was actually exploitative and contrary to British principles of justice and fairness, hence 'un-British'.
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