Q432
The first Famine Commission was constituted under
A.
Sir Richard Strachey
AnswerB.
Sir John Strachey
C.
Roberts
D.
Chamberlain
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The first Famine Commission (1878-80) under Sir Richard Strachey was appointed and it made many commendable recommendations. They include provision of funds for famine relief and construction work in the annual budget. The Famine Code came into existence in 1883. In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed.