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which of the following is known as the first famine commission of India

ACampbell commission

BStratchey commission

CMc Donnel Commission

DLyall commission

Answer:

B. Stratchey commission

Read Explanation:

Strachey Commission(1880)

•To formulate general principles and suggest measures of preventive or protective character to deal with the famines.

•Chairman: Richard Strachey

•Appointed by Lord Lytton

•It is known as first Famine Commission of India


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