Question

Crop failures in 1918-19 and 1920-21 caused the death of _________.

• A. 12 to 13 million people
• B. 13 to 14 million people
• C. 14 to 15 million people
• D. 15 to 16 million people

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

12 to 13 million people

In 1918-19 and 1920-21, crops failed in many parts of India, resulting in acute shortages of food. This was accompanied by an influenza epidemic. According to the census of 1921, 12 to 13 million people perished as a result of famines and the epidemic.