Class 9 Social Science: Food Security in India Worksheet (with Answers)
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- 1. Food security means food is available, accessible and:
- (a) expensive
- (b) imported only
- (c) affordable
- (d) rare
- 2. A government reserve of foodgrains is called:
- (a) ration card
- (b) support price
- (c) PDS
- (d) buffer stock
- 3. Foodgrains for the buffer stock are bought and stored by the:
- (a) Food Corporation of India
- (b) Election Commission
- (c) Supreme Court
- (d) Reserve Bank
- 4. Foodgrains reach the poor through the ___ at low prices.
- (a) banks
- (b) ration shops (PDS)
- (c) post offices
- (d) courts
- 5. What is food security?
- 6. What is a buffer stock?
- 7. What is food security, and why is it important?
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- 1. (c) affordable — Availability, accessibility and affordability.
- 2. (d) buffer stock — It is the buffer stock.
- 3. (a) Food Corporation of India — The FCI buys and stores grain.
- 4. (b) ration shops (PDS) — Through ration shops under the PDS.
- 5. Availability, accessibility and affordability of food to all at all times.
- 6. A government reserve of foodgrains for distribution and emergencies.
- 7. Food security means that food is available, accessible and affordable to all people at all times. It has three key components: availability, which means that enough food is produced within the country or brought in through imports; accessibility, which means that food is within the physical reach of every person; and affordability, which means that people have enough income to buy adequate, safe and nutritious food. Food security is important because food is a basic need, and without it people suffer hunger, poor health and even starvation. It is especially crucial for the poorest sections of society and during times of calamity such as droughts and floods, when food may become scarce or expensive. By ensuring food security, a country protects its people from hunger and helps them lead healthy, productive lives.
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