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Which are the people more prone to food insecurity?

People who are prone to food security:

1. Landless people with small piece of land or no land at all.


2. Traditional artisans.


3. Self-employed workers.


4. Impoverished people including beggars.


5. Other than the economic division, the women and elders are more prone to food insecurity.


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Study the Graph given below and answer the following questions:

Central Food grains (Wheat + Rice) Stock and Minimum Buffer Norm (Million Tonnes)



Study the graph above and answer the following questions:


1. In which recent year food grains stock with the government was maximum?


2. What is the minimum buffer stock norm for the FCI?


3. Why were the FCI granaries overflowing with food grains?

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How is food security secured in India?

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Which states are more food insecure in India?

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Do you believe that green revolution has made India self-sufficient in food grains?