Economics: Food Security in India · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
What are the three essential dimensions of food security as defined in the context of India's food policy?
Practice question from Economics: Food Security in India (Class 9 · CBSE Social Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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What are the three essential dimensions of food security as defined in the context of India's food policy?
- A.Availability, Accessibility, and AffordabilityCorrect answer
- B.Production, Distribution, and Consumption
- C.Storage, Quality, and Export
- D.Growth, Stability, and Employment
Solution
Food security is ensured only when three dimensions are met: food availability (production, imports, and stock), food accessibility (food within reach of every person), and affordability (an individual has enough money to buy safe and nutritious food).
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