Questions and Answers
What are the major components of food that living organisms require?
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals
Where do we obtain most of our food from?
Agriculture and animal husbandry
Why is it necessary to improve production from agriculture and animal husbandry?
To meet the food demands of a growing population
Why is there limited scope for increasing the area of land under cultivation in India?
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What will India soon need more than a quarter of a billion tonnes of every year?
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Study Notes
Nutrients for Living Organisms
- Living organisms require six major components of food: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.
Sources of Food
- Most of our food comes from agriculture (crops) and animal husbandry (livestock).
Need for Improved Production
- Improving production in agriculture and animal husbandry is necessary to meet the increasing demand for food.
Limitations of Land Cultivation in India
- There is limited scope for increasing the area of land under cultivation in India due to various geographical and environmental constraints.
India's Future Food Requirements
- India will soon require more than a quarter of a billion tonnes of food every year to feed its growing population.
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