Which of these statements are correct?

A. Romesh Chunder Dutt wrote 'Open Letters to Lord Curzon on Famines and Land Assessments in India' (1900)

B. Industrial Commission was set up in 1916 which reported in 1918.

C. An important part of the Industrial Commission Report was the Note written by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya advocating positive state action.

D. The Babington-Smith Committee gave its recommendations in 1929

E. The Babington-Smith Committee was for the purpose of providing famine relief.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct code is A, B and C only. Key Points

• Romesh Chunder Dutt wrote 'Open Letters to Lord Curzon on Famines and Land Assessments in India' (1900). ​This statement is correct.
  • In 1900, he wrote a series of "Open Letters" addressed to Lord Curzon, who was the Viceroy of India at the time.
  • These letters highlighted issues related to famines and land assessments in India, particularly criticizing the British colonial administration's policies and their impact on Indian agriculture and society.
• Industrial Commission was set up in 1916 which reported in 1918. ​​This statement is correct.
  • The Industrial Commission, also known as the Whitley Commission, was indeed established in 1916 during the British colonial rule in India.
  • The commission was tasked with studying and making recommendations on various industrial and labour-related issues.
  • It submitted its report in 1918, which included recommendations on labour reforms and industrial relations.
• An important part of the Industrial Commission Report was the Note written by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya advocating positive state action. ​​This statement is correct.
  • Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya played a significant role in advocating for positive state action to improve the condition of labourers and workers in India.
  • His note within the Industrial Commission Report emphasized the importance of government intervention and social welfare measures to protect the rights and interests of workers.
• The Babington-Smith Committee gave its recommendations in 1929. This statement is incorrect.
  • The Babington-Smith Committee gave its recommendations in 1919 not 1929.
  • It was a committee appointed by the Government of India to inquire into the financial and currency system of India.
  • The committee was chaired by Sir Basil Babington-Smith, a British civil servant.
• The Babington-Smith Committee was for the purpose of providing famine relief. This statement is incorrect.
  • The Babington-Smith Committee was not primarily focused on providing famine relief.
  • Instead, it was set up to study and make recommendations on agricultural and economic issues in the United Provinces of India.