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What was the primary objective of the Grow More Food Campaign initiated in 1942?

ATo promote urbanization

BTo fulfill the food needs created by World War II

CTo reduce food prices

DTo encourage international trade

Answer:

B. To fulfill the food needs created by World War II

Read Explanation:

  • GROW MORE FOOD CAMPAIGN

  • This campaign, started in 1942, was continued after getting the independence.

  • The main object of this campaign was to fulfill the need of food, which had been created due to the Second World War.

  • This campaign was the first one to be organized on a national level.

  • In this campaign, the new seeds and chemical fertilizers were distributed among the farmers.

  • Agricultural departments of state governments organized this campaign.


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