The First Famine Commission was appointed in 1878 under the chairmanship of Sir Richard Strachey after the great famine of 1876-78. Its recommendations formed the basis for the Famine Code adopted in 1883, which laid down principles for famine relief and prevention.
The Indian Famine Code, 1883 was prepared by
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2015 · Topic: Economic Impact of British Rule on India (Famines, Poverty, and Agrarian Distress)
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Answer: C. Strachey Commission
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