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Food Security In India
Table: Production of Rice in the Province of Bengal.
|
Year |
Production (Lakh tonnes) |
Imports (Lakh tonnes) |
Exports (Lakh tonnes) |
Total Availability (Lakh tonnes) |
|
1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 |
85 79 82 68 93 76 |
– 04 03 02 – 03 |
– – – – 01 – |
85 83 85 70 92 79 |
Source : Sen, A.K. 1981 Page 61,
1. Some people say that the Bengal famine happened because there was shortage of rice. Study the table and find out whether you agree with the statement?
2. Which year shows a drastic decline in food availability?
1. By studying the table, we did not agree with the statement because in the year of famine total availability of rice was sufficient.
2. 1941.
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What has our government done to provide food security to the poor? Discuss any two schemes launched by the government.
Why buffer stock is created by the government?
Write notes on:—
Minimum Support Price
Write notes on:
Buffer Stock
Write notes on:
Issue Price
Write notes on:—
Fair Price Shops.
What are the problems of the functioning of ration shops?
Write a note on the role of cooperatives in providing food and related items.
In which year was World Food Summit held?
When was devasting famine of Bengal occurred?
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