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    The Government of India revamped the Public Distribution System (PDS) and made it the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) focusing on certain poor sections of the society.

    When was the TPDS launched?

    Solution

    The TPDS was launched in 1997 targeting the poor in all areas.

    The correct answer is C.

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    Renowned economist Amartya Sen added a new dimension to the concept of food security.

    What was the new dimension to food security added by Amartya Sen?

    Solution

    The new dimension added by Amartya Sen was the accessibility to food.

    The correct answer is B.

  • Question 3
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    Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) is a specialized agency of the UNO that looks after food security and agricultural production all over the world.

    Which factor was declared essential for maintaining food security by the FAO?

    Solution

    The FAO declared poverty eradication as the most essential factor to improve access to food and ensuring food security.

    The correct answer is A.

  • Question 4
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    The United Nations reviewed the definition of food security in the World Food Summit.

    When was the World Food Summit held?

    Solution

    The World Food Summit was held in 1995 that redefined food security as a situation where all individuals, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food.

    The correct answer is D.

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    The famine of Bengal in 1943 is by far the most devastating famine ever witnessed by India.

    Who were not much affected by the famine of Bengal?

    Solution

    Peasants were not much affected by the famine of Bengal. The fisherman, labourers and transport workers were the worst affected by this famine.

    The correct answer is C.

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    India has witnessed many famines during the British period owing to the unscrupulous nature of the colonial rulers.

    When did the most devastating famine occur in India?

    Solution

    The most devastating famine occurred in 1943 in Bengal which killed around thirty lakh people.

    The correct answer is D.

  • Question 7
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    Many economically backward states in India face acute food insecurity.

    Which of the following states faces food insecurity?

    Solution

    Madhya Pradesh is a food insecure state owing to financial backwardness and limited agricultural production.

    The correct answer is D.

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    Some places in India still face famine conditions.

    Which one of the following districts has not faced a famine after independence?

    Solution

    Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh has not faced any famine after independence.

    The correct answer is B.

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    The Food-for-Work (FFW) is a flagship program of the Government of India.

    When was the FFW launched by the government?

    Solution

    The Food-for-Work (FFW) program was launched in 1977−78.

    The correct answer is B.

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    The Government of India launched many programs for the welfare of people after independence.

    When was the Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) introduced in India?

    Solution

    ICDS was introduced in 1975.

    The correct answer is C.

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