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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.
Why are landless people, traditional artisans, and destitutes among the worst affected groups by food insecurity in India?
They lack a stable income source due to the nature of their work.
Why are workers employed in ill-paid occupations and casual labor markets in urban areas considered food insecure?
Their earnings are not sufficient to provide them with stable access to food.
How does the social composition contribute to food insecurity in India?
By affecting the income levels and access to resources of certain social groups.
What risk does malnutrition among women pose according to the text?
It endangers the health of future generations.
Why are people affected by natural disasters prone to food insecurity?
Due to the need to migrate in search of work and food sources.
Who are among the worst affected groups by food and nutrition insecurity in India?
Landless people with little or no land
Which group faces a high incidence of malnutrition according to the text?
Women
Why are SCs, STs, and some sections of the OBCs prone to food insecurity?
They have poor land-base or low land productivity
What is a major factor contributing to food insecurity in urban areas?
Workers employed in ill-paid occupations
Who are among the most food insecure people according to the text?
People affected by natural disasters
Why does the social composition play a role in food insecurity in India?
It involves SCs, STs, and OBCs who have poor land-base or low land productivity
Explore the challenges faced by different groups in India, such as landless people, traditional artisans, and urban workers, in terms of food and nutrition insecurity. Understand the impact of ill-paid occupations and casual labor on the food security of families.
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