Which historical movement was indirectly responsible for Bengal Famine?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → World War II
World War II affected India deeply. The Bengal famine was one of its indirect outcomes, and it forced many people from villages to move to cities.
Note: In the original question, both Option (3) and Option (4) were correct as per the NTA Answer Key. The paper printed Option (4) as British Imperialism. For the benefit of students and to ensure a single answer, Option (4) has been changed to Swadeshi Movement.
NCERT (2026-27): “Modern Ideologies and Political Art in India Soon after Sher-Gil’s death, India, still under British rule, was deeply affected by global events like World War–II. One of the indirect outcomes was the outbreak of the Bengal famine, which ravaged the region forcing massive rural migration to cities. The humanitarian crisis compelled many artists to reflect on their role in society.…” |