The Bengal Famine of 1769-70 was worsened by
- A. Locust attacks
- B. Rat infestation
- C. High levels of taxation
- D. Smallpox epidemic ✓
Correct Answer: D. Smallpox epidemic
Explanation
The devastating Bengal Famine of 1769-70, primarily caused by crop failures and exploitative East India Company taxation, was further worsened and made far more lethal by a severe smallpox epidemic.
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