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What are the major components of food that living organisms require?
What are the major components of food that living organisms require?
- Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals (correct)
- Proteins, sugars, fibers, and salts
- Amino acids, glucose, lipids, and water
- Proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and vitamins
Where do we obtain most of our food from?
Where do we obtain most of our food from?
- Hunting and gathering
- Agriculture and animal husbandry (correct)
- Importing from other countries
- Food processing industries
Why is it necessary to improve production from agriculture and animal husbandry?
Why is it necessary to improve production from agriculture and animal husbandry?
- To promote environmental sustainability
- To meet the food demands of a growing population (correct)
- To reduce the cost of food production
- To increase export opportunities
Why is there limited scope for increasing the area of land under cultivation in India?
Why is there limited scope for increasing the area of land under cultivation in India?
What will India soon need more than a quarter of a billion tonnes of every year?
What will India soon need more than a quarter of a billion tonnes of every year?
Flashcards
Major food components
Major food components
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals are essential nutrients for living organisms.
Food sources
Food sources
Food is primarily obtained through agriculture and animal farming.
Agricultural need
Agricultural need
Increased food production is crucial to feed a larger population.
Cultivation limits
Cultivation limits
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India's grain demand
India's grain demand
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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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Test your knowledge of food resources and agriculture with this quiz on Chapter 15: Improvement in Food Resources. Explore topics such as agriculture, animal husbandry, food nutrients, and their importance in the development and health of living organisms.
