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Who are the worst affected people from food insecurity according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of the buffer stock of foodgrains procured by the government?
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What is the role of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?
What is the role of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?
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What are the two types of hunger mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of hunger mentioned in the text?
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What are the three dimensions of food security?
What are the three dimensions of food security?
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Why is food security needed?
Why is food security needed?
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Define famine.
Define famine.
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What was the most devastating famine in recorded history?
What was the most devastating famine in recorded history?
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How many people were estimated to have died during the Bengal famine of 1943?
How many people were estimated to have died during the Bengal famine of 1943?
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What was the main reason for the Bengal famine of 1943 according to historical data?
What was the main reason for the Bengal famine of 1943 according to historical data?
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