Q.1 Write the three dimensions of food security. (2)

Q.2 Discuss the role of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in ensuring food security in India. (3)

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How does the PDS contribute to addressing Food Security Issues (FSI)?

Q.3 How does a natural calamity like drought affect food security? (2)

Q.4 Who introduced a new dimension to food security in the 1970s? (1)

Q.5 Describe the impact of the Bengal Famine of 1943. (2)

Q.6 Discuss the significance of food security in preventing situations like those in Kalahandi, Kashipur, Baran, Palamau, and other remote areas. (3)

Q.7 Analyze the effectiveness of current measures in addressing persistent food insecurity in certain regions of India. (3)

Q.8 Identify and elaborate on the groups most affected by food and nutrition insecurity in India. (5)

Q.9 Discuss potential strategies to address these regional disparities and ensure more equitable food security across the country. (3)

Q.10 Who are the worst affected groups when it comes to food and nutrition insecurity in India? (1)

Q.11 How does hunger, both chronic and seasonal, contribute to the overall picture of food insecurity in the country? (5)

Q.12 Name some states that account for the largest number of food insecure people in the country. (1)

Q.13 Discuss the significant achievements of the Green Revolution in India, especially in the production of wheat and rice. (3)

Q.14 Explain the two components of the food security system implemented by the Indian government? (2)

Q.15 What factors contributed to the disproportionate growth of foodgrain production in certain states? (2)

Q.16 Explain the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and its role in incentivizing farmers. (2)

Q.17 How many ration shops are there in India approximately? (1)

Q.18 Name the three types of ration cards and who they are issued to. (2)

Q.19 What policy changes were introduced in the Public Distribution System (PDS) in 1992 and 1997? (2)

Q.20 Explain the malpractices associated with PDS dealers and their impact on the system. . (5)

Q.21 What challenges do ration shops face in selling foodgrains, leading to unsold stocks and wastage? (3)

Q.22 What is the impact of rising Minimum Support Prices (MSP) on foodgrain procurement by the government?

Q.23 Describe the efforts of the Academy of Development Science (ADS) in Maharashtra to enhance food security through Grain Banks.

Q.24 Explain the role of cooperatives in Tamil Nadu, especially in running fair price shops. (3)

Q.25 How has the introduction of differential pricing affected the incentive for families above the poverty line to buy items from ration shops? (3)