The 'Bengal Famine' occurred in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Bengal Famine' occurred in:
A. 1941
B. 1942
C. 1943
D. 1944
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Bengal Famine of 1943 was a major famine in Bengal that claimed millions of lives due to starvation and disease. It was exacerbated by British policies and the war.
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