Sustainable Development Quiz

A situation where all people, at all times, have access to enough safe and nutritious food to meet their needs and preferences for a healthy life.

A situation where people lack access to enough safe and nutritious food, leading to potential health problems.

The idea that focusing on a single problem in isolation can hinder the holistic resolution of complex issues.

Solutions that address current problems without considering the potential long-term consequences or systemic factors.

A crisis that is created or exacerbated by powerful actors for their own interests, often portraying themselves as the savior.

A method of understanding problems by considering all interconnected factors and their impact.

A complex situation where multiple factors come together to create a severe food shortage.

Actions taken to address a crisis, often involving providing aid or resources.

A situation where a lack of communication within a hierarchical system prevents problems from being addressed, potentially leading to catastrophic consequences.

A famine that occurs as a result of political systems failing to address food insecurity and distribute resources effectively.

The ability of individuals to make their own choices and participate in the political process without fear of reprisal.

The role of a free press in providing information, allowing for criticism, and holding leaders accountable.

Individuals or groups who are most vulnerable to the negative impacts of disasters like floods.

A severe crisis where societal structures break down due to overwhelming stressors. This often involves widespread hunger and deprivation.

The paradox where overall food production may not decline even when widespread hunger occurs, often due to uneven distribution and resource allocation.

The interconnectedness of different regions within a country, allowing for resources and information to flow efficiently.

The price of Aman rice in flood-affected areas was significantly higher in 1984 compared to the previous year, indicating the impact of floods on food prices.

The government in 1984 had a more effective system for monitoring and distributing food grains, enhancing food security.

The government prioritized preventing food shortages, especially for vulnerable populations, in 1984, demonstrating a stronger commitment to food security.

The government established programs like Food-for-Work and Vulnerable Group Feeding to help the rural poor overcome food shortages.

In 1984, Bangladesh became better equipped to handle food crises due to increased storage capacity and a more diversified agricultural system.

The economic environment in 1984 was more stable than in 1974, allowing for easier recovery from disasters.

Despite improvement in food security, corruption remained a challenge in 1984, affecting the effectiveness of aid distribution.

The government's focus on food security in 1984 was influenced by the upcoming election, as politicians were wary of the political consequences of food shortages.

The right to acquire basic needs like food through different legal means (buying, production, exchange, etc.). This includes choices in how to access these needs.

A person's resources, like land, skills, or money, which they can use to acquire goods and services.

The rules and processes that allow individuals to exchange their endowments to gain access to different sets of goods or services.

Markets don't inherently fulfill everyone's basic needs; they are driven by profits, not compassion.

A decline in an individual's ability to access basic needs like food through legal means, often due to factors like rising prices, low wages, or conflict.

While famine deaths often result from disease outbreaks, the root cause is usually a decline in people's ability to access food.

The division of "Eastern Pakistan" from Pakistan, resulting in the independent nation of Bangladesh in 1971.

A theory that blames natural disasters like droughts as the primary cause for famines in the subcontinent between 1750 and 1945.

A catastrophic famine in Bengal, India, between 1943 and 1944, where millions of people perished due to food shortages and other contributing factors, including natural disasters and colonial policies.

A system where landlords (Zamindars) were empowered by the British to collect taxes from peasants, often resulting in high taxes and exploitation, contributing to the Bengal Famine.

The argument that the Bengal Famine was not caused by a lack of food but rather by a breakdown in the system of food distribution, leading to a surge in rice prices and inability for many to access food.

A term used to describe the Bengal Famine, highlighting the fact that despite available food, a surge in rice prices made it inaccessible to many, creating a boom in rice markets but a famine for the poor.

A policy that prioritizes urban areas over rural communities, often leading to neglect of rural needs and exacerbating existing problems.

The argument that the Bengal Famine was not just a natural disaster, but a complex situation driven by factors like colonial policies, exploitative land ownership, and the neglect of rural communities during the war.

The amount of food available in a region is not the primary factor leading to famine; instead, it is the lack of access to available food due to factors like poverty, inequality, or political instability.

The widespread lack of access to food caused by natural disasters, war, or political instability, resulting in a significant increase in malnutrition and starvation.

A focus on how people's access to food is determined by their economic status and social position, rather than just the total amount of food available in an area.

The failure of government institutions and policies to respond effectively to famine, often due to corruption, misallocation of resources, or denial of the crisis.

The impact of conflict and war on food accessibility and distribution, leading to disruptions in supply chains and displacement of populations.

The use of aid to influence political decisions and support particular alliances, potentially diverting resources away from addressing famine relief.