Podcast
Questions and Answers
What are the three dimensions of food security?
What are the three dimensions of food security?
Which of the following best describes the role of government in food security?
Which of the following best describes the role of government in food security?
What is a primary consequence of natural disasters on food security?
What is a primary consequence of natural disasters on food security?
Which statement is true regarding food security during national calamities?
Which statement is true regarding food security during national calamities?
Signup and view all the answers
What does affordability in food security ensure?
What does affordability in food security ensure?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following factors is NOT a dimension of food security?
Which of the following factors is NOT a dimension of food security?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the typical characteristic of famine?
What is the typical characteristic of famine?
Signup and view all the answers
How does food production from previous years contribute to food security?
How does food production from previous years contribute to food security?
Signup and view all the answers
During which year was food production at its highest according to the provided data?
During which year was food production at its highest according to the provided data?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following statements about food accessibility is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about food accessibility is incorrect?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Food Security in India
- Food security involves availability, accessibility, and affordability of food for all people at all times
- Food security is crucial for survival, going beyond basic sustenance to include nutritional needs
- The 1970s conception of food security focused on availability. Amartya Sen added the dimension of access through "entitlements"
- Food security also involves the ability to purchase safe, nutritious food
- Food security is challenged by natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, droughts, floods, etc.) leading to crop failures and price increases
- The Bengal Famine of 1943 was a devastating event, with significant loss of life
- Food production in India fluctuated between 1938-1943. (Table of Production included)
- Access to adequate food is critical in a national disaster or widespread calamity.
- Food shortages due to natural calamities or calamities lead to hunger, epidemics, and mass starvation
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore the essential aspects of food security in India, including availability, accessibility, and affordability. Learn about historical events like the Bengal Famine and the impact of natural disasters on food shortages. This quiz aims to deepen your understanding of the critical dimensions of food security and its implications for public health and safety.
