Question

Despite increased food production, poverty persists in India due to

• A. An overabundance of food.
• B. Equitable distribution of food resources.
• C. Anomalies in distribution and lack of purchasing power.
• D. A decrease in agricultural output.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Anomalies in distribution and lack of purchasing power.

Food production

• Reasons why poverty persists in many regions of India despite increased food production

• Anomaly in distribution

• Lack of purchasing power of individuals

• Food security is the condition that ensures the physical and economic ability of all people at all times to obtain enough nutritious food to lead active and healthy lives