Food Security Quiz
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What are the dimensions of food security as mentioned in the text?

  • Import, export, storage
  • Production, distribution, consumption
  • Availability, accessibility, affordability (correct)
  • Government vigilance, action, monitoring
  • What does 'affordability' in the context of food security mean?

  • Low cost of food in the market
  • Being able to access food easily
  • Government subsidies for food purchases
  • Having enough money to buy sufficient, safe, and nutritious food (correct)
  • What does 'accessibility' in the context of food security refer to?

  • Food being within reach of every person (correct)
  • The ease of food production within the country
  • Availability of food imports
  • Government granaries for food storage
  • What does 'availability' of food in the context of food security include?

    <p>Food production within the country, food imports, previous years' stock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for food security in a country, according to the text?

    <p>Enough food availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three dimensions of food security?

    <p>availability, accessibility, affordability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does food security depend on?

    <p>Public Distribution System (PDS) and government vigilance and action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does affordability imply in the context of food security?

    <p>having enough money to buy sufficient, safe, and nutritious food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of government granaries in ensuring food security?

    <p>storing previous years' stock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for ensuring food security in a country?

    <p>availability of enough food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Food Security

    • Food security is the availability, accessibility, and affordability of food to all people at all times.
    • Poor households are more vulnerable to food insecurity during food production or distribution issues.
    • Public Distribution System (PDS) and government vigilance are crucial for maintaining food security.
    • Food security entails not only having enough food but also having access to safe and nutritious options.
    • Availability of food includes production, imports, and government granary stock.
    • Accessibility means ensuring that food is within reach of every person.
    • Affordability implies having enough money to buy sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
    • Food security is ensured when there is enough food available at all times.
    • Food security is as essential as air for breathing and goes beyond just getting two meals.
    • It is a multi-dimensional concept that involves production, distribution, and financial access to food.
    • Government intervention is vital to ensure food security, especially for vulnerable households.
    • Ensuring food security requires a comprehensive approach that addresses availability, accessibility, and affordability of food.

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    Test your knowledge of food security with this quiz. Explore the concepts of availability, accessibility, and affordability of food, as well as the role of the Public Distribution System and government actions in ensuring food security.

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