Q. The intensity of famine increased in India, under the British rule because
(a) The failure of monsoons became frequent
(b) The drain of wealth from India was uncontrolled
(c) Of the poor distribution of food grains
(d) Discriminatory protection was extended, to food processing industries
Ans: (b) The drain of wealth from India was uncontrolled
Explanation: British colonial rule had a tremendous impact on all sections of Indian society. They extracted as much money as possible from the peasants and tribal people. From 1763 to 1856 there were more than 40 major rebellions. The Sanyasis rose in rebellion after the great famine of 1770 in Bengal. The intensity of famine increased in India, under the British rule because the British were continuously draining India’s wealth.
