Consider the following statements about famines in India and choose the correct ones. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1.In 1860-61 the North-Western Provinces suffered a severe famine and areas around Delhi and Agra were worst affected
2.In 1866-67 Orissa suffered an acute famine and the core of the affected area was described as a 'sea of calamity'
3.In 1868-69 a terrible famine broke out in Rajputana, and Marwar, Bikaner and Ajmer became worst affected areas
4.In 1866-67 a famine occurred in Madras covering Bellary, Salem, Coimbatore and South Arcot
5.In 1868-69 areas of Punjab, Bombay and Central Province also suffered near famine conditions
A1, 3, 4 and 5 only
B1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
C2, 3 and 5 only
D2, 3, 4 and 5 only
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