CLASS-IX QUIZ 5 : ECONOMICS LESSON 3 :FOOD SECURITY IN INDIA

FOOD SECURITY IN INDIA Quiz

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41. Which cooperative led to the White Revolution?

a) Sahkari Mandal
b) Mother Dairy
c) Amul
d) NAFED

42. What is the purpose of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme?

a) Increase teacher salary
b) Encourage school enrollment
c) Provide food to teachers
d) Train staff

43. Which state has a successful Grain Bank network?

a) Rajasthan
b) Maharashtra
c) Punjab
d) Assam

44. Who facilitated the setting up of Grain Banks in Maharashtra?

a) NABARD
b) Amul
c) Academy of Development Science
d) SEBI

45. Which population group is most malnourished?

a) Young men
b) Women and children
c) Middle-aged men
d) Teachers

46. What type of employment does Ramu (story) depend on?

a) Permanent job
b) Government job
c) Seasonal agriculture
d) Banking job

47. How does Ahmad manage food for his family?

a) With donations
b) With yellow ration card
c) Free food
d) Own farming

48. Which regions have the highest food insecurity?

a) Developed areas
b) Urban cities
c) Backward states like Bihar, UP
d) Metro cities

49. Why are coarse grains less produced now?

a) Change in diet
b) Higher price of coarse grains
c) Farmers prefer wheat and rice due to MSP
d) Government ban

50. Which survey highlights malnutrition data in India?

a) WHO survey
b) NFHS
c) PDS review
d) Census