26. The “Famine Code” introduced by the British colonial administration aimed to:
a) Provide relief measures during famines
b) Promote agricultural modernization
c) Encourage migration to urban areas
d) Control food prices
27. The “Bengal Famine of 1943” led to the implementation of the “Famine Inquiry Commission.” Who was the chairman of this commission?
a) Sir James Caird
b) Sir Richard Temple
c) Sir Robert Peel
d) Sir William Denison
28. The “Ryotwari System” introduced by the British colonial administration contributed to agrarian distress during the:
a) Bengal Famine
b) Great Famine
c) Chalisa Famine
d) Deccan Famine
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29. The “Berar Famine of 1899-1900” affected the regions of:
a) Bengal and Bihar
b) Punjab and Haryana
c) Maharashtra and Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
30. The “Coromandel Famine” of 1783-1784 is associated with the reign of which British Governor-General of India?
a) Lord Wellesley
b) Lord Cornwallis
c) Lord Clive
d) Lord Hastings
