Famine in the subcontinent during British control [5]

Question 1

What does the physical condition of the people show?

Answer 1

• The physical condition of the afflicted people shows that the famine has been there for a long time.

Question 2

Describe their bodies.

Answer 2

Their bodies have been reduced to skeleton, with poor clothing and bare feet.

Question 3

Why do they look weak?

Answer 3

They look weak due to the effects of a prolonged state of malnutrition. The man distributing the food also carries visible effects of the famine.

Question 4

Victims of this disaster include people like who?

Answer 4

Victims of this disaster include people like men, women, and children who are eagerly waiting for food and relief.

Question 5

Who is the man in the bowler hat?

Answer 5

The man in the bowler hat seems to be a government official, appointed by the British government to supervise the relief operation.

Question 6

Despite an organised effort, what would the british face?

Answer 6

Despite an organized effort to help the affected population, the British would have to face fierce oppostion by the Indians, especially the people of bengal.