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exam lesson name: contemporary internatio
exam number: 700695rr
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question 6 of 20 :
select the best answer for the question.

1. what was a result of the scorched - earth tactic that the british used against the japanese in the bengal province?

○ a. the victory of japanese forces in india
○ b. the capture of british soldiers in india
○ c. the deaths of millions of people in india
○ d. the defeat of the japanese in india

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Explanation:

The scorched - earth tactic by the British in Bengal during WWII led to the destruction of food supplies and infrastructure. This, combined with other factors, caused a devastating famine that resulted in the deaths of millions of people in India. Option A is incorrect as the Japanese did not win in India. Option B is not a direct result of the scorched - earth tactic. Option D is incorrect as the Japanese were not defeated in India due to this tactic in the way described.

Answer:

C. The deaths of millions of people in India