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1. What does food security imply?
A. Affordability of food for all
B. Availability of food only
C. Access to food at all times
D. Nutritious food for everyone
2. Which organization is responsible for maintaining buffer stock of food grains in India?
A. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
B. World Trade Organization (WTO)
C. Food Corporation of India (FCI)
D. National Food Security Act (NFSA)
3. Which state in India first launched the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) for providing food security to the poorest of the poor?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala
D. Rajasthan
4. The Green Revolution in India focused on improving the production of:
A. Millets and sorghum
B. Pulses and oilseeds
C. Wheat and rice
D. Fruits and vegetables
5. Which scheme provides food grains at subsidized rates to the economically weaker sections of society in India?
A. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
B. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
C. Mid-Day Meal Scheme
D. National Food Security Mission (NFSM)
6. What does Minimum Support Price (MSP) refer to?
A. The price at which exports of agricultural products are allowed
B. The price at which farmers sell their produce in the market
C. The price at which the government purchases crops from farmers
D. The price at which food grains are sold in fair price shops
7. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established in which year?
A. 1975
B. 1955
C. 1947
D. 1965
8. Which of the following is an example of a food surplus state in India?
A. Odisha
B. Punjab
C. Bihar
D. Jharkhand
9. Which of the following is not a challenge to food security in India?
A. Inadequate storage and transportation facilities
B. Climate change and natural disasters
C. Poverty and inequality
D. Lack of technological advancements in agriculture
10. The National Food Security Act (NFSA) was passed in India in which year?
A. 2013
B. 2005
C. 2001
D. 2010
11. Which state has the highest production of rice in India?
A. Punjab
B. West Bengal
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Andhra Pradesh
12. Annapurna Scheme (APS) has been launched in April:
A. 2003
B. 2005
C. 2000
D. 1999
13. Public Distribution System is associated with :
A. super bazars
B. fair price shops
C. cooperative stores
D. none of the above
14. When was Antyodaya Anna Yojana launched?
A. 2000
B. 1980
C. 1990
D. 1990
15. Since independence, India is aiming at self-sufficiency in:
A. work force
B. food security
C. food grains
D. none of these
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