During the Bengal Famine of 1943 which of the following categories of people did NOT figure among those who were most affected?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Retailers.
During the Bengal Famine of 1943, retailers generally did not figure among those most severely affected; in many cases, they were able to profit. The famine was characterized by severe food shortages and hyperinflation. While the rural poor, landless laborers, fishermen, and small artisans faced starvation due to lack of purchasing power and collapsed livelihoods, some retailers, particularly grain merchants, engaged in hoarding and black marketing. This allowed them to sell essential foodstuffs at exorbitant prices, thereby increasing their wealth amidst the widespread suffering and death.