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Food Security Dimensions Quiz
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Food Security Dimensions Quiz

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Who are the worst affected people from food insecurity according to the text?

The landless poor, traditional artisans, providers of traditional services, petty self-employed workers, destitute

Which states in India have a large portion of the population that can be among the food-insecure people?

BIMARU states (Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh) and Orissa

What is the aim of the Green Revolution in India?

To achieve food security

What is the purpose of the buffer stock of foodgrains procured by the government?

<p>To supply foodgrains to poor people at subsidized rates and meet any eventuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?

<p>To provide subsidized food, sugar, and kerosene to poor people through fair price shops</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of hunger mentioned in the text?

<p>Chronic hunger and seasonal hunger</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three dimensions of food security?

<p>Availability of food, Accessibility of food, Affordability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is food security needed?

<p>To ensure no person goes to bed with an empty stomach and to have surplus food in times of natural calamities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define famine.

<p>A situation leading to widespread death due to starvation and epidemics caused by contaminated water or decaying food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the most devastating famine in recorded history?

<p>The Famine of Bengal in 1943.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people were estimated to have died during the Bengal famine of 1943?

<p>About 30 lakh people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the Bengal famine of 1943 according to historical data?

<p>Lack of access to food, not lack of availability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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