Consider the following statements about famines in India and choose the correct ones:
A. In 1860-61 North-Western Provinces suffered a severe famine and areas around Delhi and Agra were worst affected
B. In 1866-67 Orissa suffered an acute famine and the core of the affected area was described as a "sea of calamity".
C. In 1868-69 a terrible famine broke out in Rajputana, and Marwar, Bikaner and Ajmer became worst affected areas
D. In 1866-67, a famine occurred in Madras Presidency covering Bellary, Salem, Coimbatore, Madurai and South Arcot
E. In 1868-69 areas of Punjab, Bombay and Central Province also suffered near famine conditions
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A, C, D, E Only
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A, B, C, D, E
3
B, C, E Only
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B, C, D, E Only