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Why are SCs, STs, and some OBCs (lower castes among them) prone to food insecurity?
Why are SCs, STs, and some OBCs (lower castes among them) prone to food insecurity?
- Due to poor land-base or very low land productivity. (correct)
- As they face discrimination in obtaining food assistance.
- Because they lack the skills needed for modern agriculture.
- Because they are geographically distant from food distribution centers.
Why are landless people, traditional artisans, and destitutes among the worst affected groups by food insecurity in India?
Why are landless people, traditional artisans, and destitutes among the worst affected groups by food insecurity in India?
- They do not have sufficient land to cultivate crops for sustenance.
- They face discrimination that hinders their ability to secure food.
- They have limited access to nutritious food due to their social status.
- They lack a stable income source due to the nature of their work. (correct)
Why are workers employed in ill-paid occupations and casual labor markets in urban areas considered food insecure?
Why are workers employed in ill-paid occupations and casual labor markets in urban areas considered food insecure?
- They live far away from markets where food is affordable.
- They lack the necessary skills to secure higher-paying jobs.
- Their earnings are not sufficient to provide them with stable access to food. (correct)
- They are discriminated against when trying to access food resources.
How does the social composition contribute to food insecurity in India?
How does the social composition contribute to food insecurity in India?
What risk does malnutrition among women pose according to the text?
What risk does malnutrition among women pose according to the text?
Why are people affected by natural disasters prone to food insecurity?
Why are people affected by natural disasters prone to food insecurity?
Who are among the worst affected groups by food and nutrition insecurity in India?
Who are among the worst affected groups by food and nutrition insecurity in India?
Which group faces a high incidence of malnutrition according to the text?
Which group faces a high incidence of malnutrition according to the text?
Why are SCs, STs, and some sections of the OBCs prone to food insecurity?
Why are SCs, STs, and some sections of the OBCs prone to food insecurity?
What is a major factor contributing to food insecurity in urban areas?
What is a major factor contributing to food insecurity in urban areas?
Who are among the most food insecure people according to the text?
Who are among the most food insecure people according to the text?
Why does the social composition play a role in food insecurity in India?
Why does the social composition play a role in food insecurity in India?
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