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Modern Indian HistoryEXAMINEYear 202210 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Mid-18th century until independence, British colonial policies, socio-religious reform movements, tribal/peasant uprisings.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Colonial Famines, Commercialisation of Agriculture, Drain of Wealth
Recurring Theme Trend: “Colonial Famines”
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