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What are the three dimensions of food security?
What are the three dimensions of food security?
- Nutrition, Cooking, Storage
- Availability, Accessibility, Affordability (correct)
- Supply, Demand, Quality
- Production, Distribution, Quality
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?
- Governments only store excess food for emergencies.
- Governments increase food imports to combat shortages.
- Governments manage the Public Distribution System to ensure food access. (correct)
- Governments solely focus on food production without considering distribution.
What is a primary consequence of natural disasters on food security?
What is a primary consequence of natural disasters on food security?
- Increased government regulations on food distribution.
- Improved food quality due to reduced competition.
- Decreased food production causing shortages and price increases. (correct)
- Stabilization of food prices across the board.
Which statement is true regarding food security during national calamities?
Which statement is true regarding food security during national calamities?
What does affordability in food security ensure?
What does affordability in food security ensure?
Which of the following factors is NOT a dimension of food security?
Which of the following factors is NOT a dimension of food security?
What is the typical characteristic of famine?
What is the typical characteristic of famine?
How does food production from previous years contribute to food security?
How does food production from previous years contribute to food security?
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?
Which of the following statements about food accessibility is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about food accessibility is incorrect?
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Food Security
Food Security
Ensuring all people consistently have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
Availability (Food Security)
Availability (Food Security)
Sufficient food production within a country, plus imports and stored food.
Accessibility (Food Security)
Accessibility (Food Security)
Food being easily obtainable by all people.
Affordability (Food Security)
Affordability (Food Security)
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Food Insecurity
Food Insecurity
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Vulnerable Populations
Vulnerable Populations
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Natural Disasters & Food Security
Natural Disasters & Food Security
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Famine
Famine
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Public Distribution System (PDS)
Public Distribution System (PDS)
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Food Production
Food Production
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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
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