In response to the 1896/1897 famine,the British distributed surplus food to the needy instead of resorting to the free-market system.

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In response to the 1896/1897 famine,the British  distributed surplus food to the needy instead of resorting to the free-market system.

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During the 1896/1897 famine in India, the British colonial administration largely relied on a free-market approach, believing that relief efforts should not interfere with the operation of the market. They were reluctant to distribute free food directly to the famine-stricken population, fearing it would disrupt labor markets and trade.

In Response to the 1896/1897 Famine,the British Distributed Surplus Food to the Needy