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Which Commission under the British rule prepared “Famine Code" ?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Welby Commission
  2. Strachey Commission
  3. Hunter Commission
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Strachey Commission

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) Strachey Commission 📚 Explanation: The Strachey Commission was appointed by the British colonial government under Lord Lytton in 1878 following a devastating famine. Led by Richard Strachey, this commission drafted the initial 'Famine Code' to guide administrative responses during food crises. The code outlined clear steps for providing employment, managing relief camps, and waiving land revenue during droughts. This framework formed the basis for all future disaster management policies in British India.