The first Famine Commission in India was appointed in 1880 under which Viceroy?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Lytton
C. Lord Ripon
D. Lord Dufferin
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lord Ripon appointed the first Indian Famine Commission in 1880, headed by Sir Richard Strachey, to review the famine relief measures and formulate a long-term famine policy.
Explanation:
The Chuar uprising, also known as the Midnapore revolt, was by Bhumij tribes (called Chuars by the British) against revenue demands and landlordism.
Explanation:
Sir Charles Wood's Despatch of 1854 laid down the comprehensive blueprint for a proper system of education in India from primary school level right up to universities.
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