First irrigation commission in India was appointed during

A. 1901

B. 1950

C. 1951

D. 1980

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The British viceroy of India, Lord Curzon, appointed Sir Volvin Scott Moncrieff as the chairman of the Irrigation Commission to draw up a comprehensive plan in 1901. This idea was brought up by Lord Curzon because of family conditions prevailing at that time.