Correct option is D
The Macdonnell Commission (also known as the Famine Commission of 1900) was appointed by Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India at that time, to suggest relief measures against recurring famines in India.
Key Facts:
- The Macdonnell Commission was chaired by Sir Antony MacDonnell.
- It was appointed in 1900 to investigate and recommend methods to mitigate the effects of famines in British India, which were a recurring problem during that period.
- The commission recommended improved irrigation, better food distribution systems, and employment generation schemes to counter famine conditions.
- The commission's work led to significant changes in famine relief policies, including a more organized approach to relief operations.
