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Colonial Famines, Famine Policy Evolution, and Man-Made Starvation

Q: [GS-1 2022 Q28] Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.

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GS-12022 • Q28

Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.

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