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    Consider the following statements in regard to the famine relief measures taken during British rule in India:
    1. Lord Ripon appointed a famine commission, under the chairmanship of Richard Strachey.
    2. The Strachey Famine Commission recommended for the appointment of a Famine Commissioner to operate the relief programmes in the area affected by the famine.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  1 only             

    B)  2 only

    C)  Both 1 and 2    

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The famine commission under the chairmanship of Richard Strachey was appointed by Lord Lytton and the recommendation   {for the appointment of a Famine Commissioner to operate the relief programmes in the area affected by the famine, was made by Mac Donnel Commission appointed by Lord curzon.


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