Q368
First irrigation commission in India was appointed during
A.
1901
AnswerB.
1950
C.
1951
D.
1980
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The British viceroy of India, Lord Curzon, appointed Sir Volvin Scott Moncrieff as the chairman of the Irrigation Commission to draw up a comprehensive plan in 1901. This idea was brought up by Lord Curzon because of family conditions prevailing at that time.