Who was the leader of the 'Indigo Revolt' (1859-60)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Explanation:
Under the Permanent Settlement of 1793, the Zamindars had to remit 10/11ths of the collected land revenue to the East India Company, retaining 1/11th as their own share.

Explanation:
Lord Lytton's government, after the famine of 1876-78, formulated a Famine Code to provide relief measures. The first Famine Commission was appointed in 1880 under Sir Richard Strachey, and the code was implemented under Lord Ripon, but the initial development began after Lytton's time. Historically, the first Famine Commission was appointed in 1880 under Lord Ripon. I'll clarify: The Famine Commission was appointed in 1880 by Lord Ripon and led by Richard Strachey. So Lord Ripon. I'll adjust to ensure accuracy.

Explanation:
The Bengal Famine of 1943, under British rule, resulted in an estimated 3 million deaths due to starvation and disease, exacerbated by wartime policies.