WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which famine in British India became infamous for the death of millions and was linked to war-time policies?

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

Answer options

  1. Orissa Famine (1866)
  2. Deccan Famine (1876–78)
  3. Bengal Famine (1943)
  4. Bombay Famine (1896)

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bengal Famine (1943)