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Why do we need to improve production from agriculture and animal husbandry?
Why do we need to improve production from agriculture and animal husbandry?
- To reduce the environmental impact of farming
- To decrease the cost of food production
- To meet the food requirements of a growing population (correct)
- To increase the variety of available food
What do food supplies provide for body development, growth, and health?
What do food supplies provide for body development, growth, and health?
- Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals (correct)
- Proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants
- Proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals
- Proteins, lipids, fiber, vitamins, and minerals
Why is it not feasible to rely solely on farming more land to meet the food requirements of the growing population in India?
Why is it not feasible to rely solely on farming more land to meet the food requirements of the growing population in India?
- There is a lack of skilled labor for farming
- The soil in India is not suitable for farming
- The government restricts expansion of cultivated land
- India's land is already intensively cultivated (correct)
What is the primary reason for the need to increase production efficiency for both crops and livestock?
What is the primary reason for the need to increase production efficiency for both crops and livestock?
What is the approximate annual grain requirement for the growing population in India?
What is the approximate annual grain requirement for the growing population in India?