Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Term) | List II (Definition) A. Buffer Stock | 1. Pre-announced price paid to farmers B. Minimum Support Price | 2. Payment to producer to supplement market price C. Issue Price | 3. Price lower than market price for distribution D. Subsidy | 4. Stock of foodgrains procured by government
Consider the following statements regarding the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY): 1. It was launched in December 2000. 2. It targeted all families living below the poverty line without any specific focus. 3. The scheme provided foodgrains at prevailing market rates. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of cooperatives in food security in India? 1. In Tamil Nadu, around 94 % of fair price shops are run by cooperatives. 2. Mother Dairy provides milk and vegetables at controlled rates in Delhi. 3. The Academy of Development Science (ADS) has facilitated a network of NGOs for setting up Grain Banks in Maharashtra.
Consider the following statements about the 'Annapurna Scheme' (APS): 1. It was launched in the year 2000. 2. Its target group is indigent senior citizens. 3. Under this scheme, 10 kg of foodgrains are provided free of cost. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Which of the following factors has contributed to the decline of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in recent years? 1. Diverting grains to the open market by PDS dealers. 2. Selling poor quality grains at ration shops. 3. The small difference between the price of PDS items for APL families and the open market price. 4. Irregular opening of ration shops.
In urban areas, the food insecure families are mainly those whose working members are: 1. Employed in ill-paid occupations. 2. Casual labourers. 3. Government employees. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding the concept of 'Food Security': 1. The 1995 World Food Summit declared that food security is achieved solely by increasing food production. 2. Amartya Sen added the dimension of 'entitlements' to the understanding of food security, emphasizing access through production and exchange. 3. Food security requires both physical availability and economic accessibility of food. Which of the following statements are correct ?
With reference to the dimensions of food security, consider the following 1. Availability of food implies food production within the country, food imports, and the previous years' stock stored in government granaries. 2. Accessibility means food is within the reach of every person. 3. Affordability implies that an individual has enough money to buy sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet one's dietary needs. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding the impact of a natural calamity on food security: 1. A natural calamity like drought decreases the total production of foodgrains, creating a shortage in the affected area. 2. Due to food shortage, prices go up, affecting the affordability for some people. 3. If a calamity is widespread or prolonged, it may lead to a situation of starvation, which can turn into a famine. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding 'Hunger' as an aspect of food insecurity: 1. Chronic hunger is primarily caused by the seasonal nature of agricultural work. 2. Seasonal hunger is related to cycles of food growing and harvesting. 3. Seasonal hunger can occur in urban areas among casual labourers. Which of the following statements are correct ?
With reference to the 'Green Revolution' in India, consider the following 1. The Green Revolution was initially more successful in the production of wheat than rice. 2. The success of the Green Revolution was officially recorded by releasing a stamp entitled ‘Rice Revolution’. 3. The increase in foodgrain production was uniform across all states in India. Which of the following statements are correct ?
What is 'Issue Price' in the context of the Indian food security system?
The 'Minimum Support Price' (MSP) is declared by the government:
Which of the following best describes 'Buffer Stock'?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Scheme/Event) | List II (Description) A. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) | 1. Introduced in 1977–78 B. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) | 2. Provides legal right to food for 75% rural and 50% urban population C. Food-for-Work (FFW) | 3. Launched in 2000 for the poorest of the poor D. National Food Security Act (NFSA) | 4. Introduced in 1975 on an experimental basis
Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India: 1. In the beginning, the coverage of PDS was universal with no discrimination between the poor and the non-poor. 2. The Revamped Public Distribution System (RPDS) was introduced in 1992 to provide benefits to remote and backward areas. 3. The Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) introduced in 1997 adopted a differential price policy for the poor and non-poor for the first time. Which of the following statements are correct ?
With reference to the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following 1. It ensures food security by providing foodgrains completely free of cost to the entire population. 2. It enables people to live a life with dignity. 3. It categorizes 75% of the urban population and 50% of the rural population as eligible households. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Which organization is credited with bringing about the 'White Revolution' in India through milk cooperatives?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Organization) | List II (Region/Operation) A. Mother Dairy | 1. Gujarat (Milk) B. Amul | 2. Tamil Nadu (Run by cooperatives) C. Academy of Development Science | 3. Delhi (Milk and Vegetables) D. Fair Price Shops | 4. Maharashtra (Grain Banks)
Consider the following statements regarding 'Chronic Hunger': 1. It is a consequence of diets persistently inadequate in terms of quantity and/or quality. 2. It is mostly prevalent in rural areas due to the seasonal nature of agricultural activities. 3. Poor people suffer from it because of their inability to buy food even for survival. Which of the following statements are correct ?
The food security system designed by the Indian government consists of which two main components? 1. Buffer Stock 2. Minimum Support Price 3. Public Distribution System 4. Integrated Child Development Services Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding the Food Corporation of India (FCI): 1. It purchases wheat and rice from farmers in states where there is surplus production. 2. It pays farmers a pre-announced price called the Minimum Support Price (MSP). 3. It distributes foodgrains through ration shops at market prices. Which of the following statements are correct ?
With reference to buffer stocks in India, consider the following 1. The stock of wheat and rice has consistently remained below the minimum buffer norms. 2. High levels of buffer stocks lead to high carrying costs for the government. 3. The storage of massive food stocks is responsible for high carrying costs and wastage. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Which ration card is specifically meant for the 'poorest of the poor'?
Consider the following statements regarding the social composition of food insecure people in India: 1. SCs, STs, and some sections of OBCs with poor land-base are prone to food insecurity. 2. People affected by natural disasters who migrate are among the most food insecure. 3. A high incidence of malnutrition prevails among women, putting unborn babies at risk. Which of the following statements are correct ?
With reference to 'Seasonal Hunger', consider the following: 1. It is prevalent in rural areas due to the seasonal nature of agricultural activities. 2. It is prevalent in urban areas among casual labourers. 3. It is related to cycles of food growing and harvesting. Which of the following statements are correct?
Which of the following best explains the persistence of chronic hunger?
Consider the following statements regarding India's self-sufficiency in foodgrains: 1. India has become self-sufficient in foodgrains during the last 30 years. 2. The country has avoided famine even during adverse weather conditions since the advent of the Green Revolution. 3. The variety of crops grown all over the country has contributed to this self-sufficiency. Which of the following statements are correct ?
The increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) has induced farmers in surplus states to: 1. It has induced farmers to divert land from coarse grains to the production of rice and wheat. 2. It has led to a significant increase in the production of pulses and oilseeds in surplus states. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding the Public Distribution System (PDS) prices: 1. The price at which foodgrains are distributed through ration shops is known as the Issue Price. 2. The Issue Price is generally higher than the prevailing market price. 3. Under the Targeted PDS (TPDS), a differential price policy was adopted for poor and non-poor. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Scheme) | List II (Target Group) A. PDS (up to 1992) | 1. Universal coverage B. RPDS (1992) | 2. Indigent senior citizens C. AAY (2000) | 3. Backward blocks D. APS (2000) | 4. Poorest of the poor
Consider the following statements regarding the shift in understanding of food security: 1. In the 1970s, food security was understood primarily as the availability of adequate food supply. 2. Amartya Sen's concept of 'entitlements' shifted the focus to access to food. 3. The 1995 World Food Summit declared that poverty eradication is essential to improve access to food. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding the environmental impact of grain production in surplus states: 1. Intensive utilization of water in rice cultivation has led to a fall in the water level. 2. The agricultural development in these states is considered completely sustainable. 3. Soil fertility has increased due to the excessive use of chemical fertilizers. Which of the following statements are correct ?
The special stamp entitled 'Wheat Revolution' was released in July 1968 by:
The Revamped Public Distribution System (RPDS) was introduced in which year?
The Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) was the first to adopt which principle?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Year) | List II (Scheme/Event) A. 1992 | 1. National Food Security Act (NFSA) B. 1997 | 2. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) C. 2000 | 3. Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) D. 2013 | 4. Revamped Public Distribution System (RPDS)
Consider the following statements regarding the criticism of Buffer Stocks in India: 1. High carrying costs are associated with the storage of massive food stocks. 2. There is wastage and deterioration in grain quality in overflowing godowns. 3. The freezing of Minimum Support Price (MSP) is suggested as a measure to address the issue. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Which of the following is a malpractice resorted to by Public Distribution System dealers? 1. Diverting grains to the open market. 2. Selling poor quality grains at ration shops. 3. Irregular opening of the shops.
Why is there little incentive for APL (Above Poverty Line) families to buy from ration shops?
In the study of food security, the concept of “entitlements” explains access to food beyond mere availability. This framework was introduced by:
With reference to the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, consider the following statements: 1. It covers 75% of the rural population. 2. It covers 50% of the urban population. 3. It provides foodgrains to priority households at subsidized prices. Which of the following statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Annapurna Scheme': 1. It targets indigent senior citizens. 2. It provides 10 kg of foodgrains per month. 3. The foodgrains are provided free of cost. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements summarizing the food security scenario in India: 1. Food security is ensured if all citizens have enough nutritious food available and the capacity to buy it. 2. The worst affected groups are landless people in rural areas and casual labourers in urban areas. 3. The Public Distribution System (PDS) is the only programme ensuring food security in India. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Which of the following food intervention programmes was introduced in 1975 on an experimental basis?
Availability of food' includes which of the following components? 1. Domestic food production 2. Food imports 3. Previous years' stock in government granaries