Question

Consider the following statements: Which of the following are incorrect statements?

1. Increased food production automatically eliminates poverty in a region
2. Food security ensures that all people have consistent access to enough nutritious food.
3. A country is food self-sufficient if it imports most of its food.
4. The public distribution system aims to provide goods to everyone at subsidized prices, regardless of need.

• A. iii, iv correct
• B. iii only correct
• C. ii only correct
• D. iv only correct

Answer 1

Answer:

C. ii only correct

• Increased food production automatically eliminates poverty in a region - This is incorrect. While food production is important, poverty elimination depends on many factors including distribution, access, income, etc.

• Food security ensures that all people have consistent access to enough nutritious food- This is correct. This accurately defines food security which encompasses both availability and access to nutritious food.

• A country is food self-sufficient if it imports most of its food - This is incorrect. Food self-sufficiency actually means a country can produce most/all of its food needs domestically, not through imports.

• The public distribution system aims to provide goods to everyone at subsidized prices, regardless of need - This is incorrect. The PDS is targeted at providing subsidized food primarily to those who need it most (poor and vulnerable sections