10 Questions
In which year did India cross the 200 million tonne per year mark in foodgrain production?
2011-12
What is the purpose of Buffer Stock in India's food security system?
To provide a reserve in case of emergency food shortages
What are the two main components of India's food security system?
Buffer stock and public distribution system
What does MSP stand for in the context of Indian agriculture?
Minimum Support Price
How does FCI contribute to India's food security system?
By procuring surplus wheat and rice from farmers
What is the purpose of declaring MSP by the government every year?
To provide incentives to farmers for raising crop production
Why does the government create a buffer stock of foodgrains?
To store extra foodgrains and distribute them during shortages at a lower price
What issue does the Public Distribution System (PDS) aim to address?
Distribution of foodgrains among the poorer section of society
How do ration shops play a role in the Public Distribution System?
They distribute foodgrains among the poorer section of society at regulated prices
What is the primary benefit of the MSP and PDS for farmers and poorer sections of society?
Ensuring fair prices for crops and access to affordable foodgrains
Study Graph 4.1 showing the Production of Foodgrains in India from 1960-61 to 2012-13 to answer questions about milestones in foodgrain production. Determine the year when India crossed the 200 million tonnes per year mark and identify the decade with the highest decadal increase in foodgrain production.
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