Question

the famine was caused by ________.
a a blight
b too much rain
c climate change
d too little rain

Explanation:

In the context of historical or agricultural famines (e.g., the Irish Potato Famine), a blight (a plant disease) is a common cause of famine by destroying crops. Too much rain, climate change (a broader long - term factor), or too little rain are less direct or less typical primary causes of famines compared to a blight in many well - known cases.

Answer:

A. a blight