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The "Begging Bowl" status in India with regards to chronic food shortage was referred during:
The "Begging Bowl" status in India with regards to chronic food shortage was referred during:
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The 1943 Bengal famine killed an estimated 2-3 million people, prompting the "Begging Bowl" characterization.
Updated On: July 22, 2025
- 1940s
- 1950s
- 1960s
- 1970s
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The term "Begging Bowl" described India's food crisis during the Bengal famine (1943) and post
WWII years
India relied heavily on food imports during this period
Situation improved after Green Revolution (1960s onwards)
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