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Consider the following statements :

The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he -

1. Exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British

2. Interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians

3. Stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3