Famine

Q. Identify the places where starvation deaths are still prevalent.

1. Kalahandi
2. Kottayam
3. Palamau
4. Baran

Q. Identify the characteristics of a famine.

1. Widespread epidemics
2. Poverty
3. Starvation
4. Homelessness

Q. Which of the following is a cause of the Bengal famine, 1943?

1. High prices due to the freedom struggle
2. High prices due to the World War I
3. High prices due to the Kargil War
4. High prices due to the World War II

Q. Identify the correct option.

Assertion (A): Famines cause epidemics.

Reason (R): Forced use of contaminated water or decaying food lead to the outbreak of diseases.

1. A and R are false.
2. A is true. R is false.
3. A and R are true. R explains A.
4. A and R are true. R does not explain A.

Q. Why are epidemics prevalent during a famine?

1. Forced use of decaying food
2. Less disease resistance
3. Lack of money
4. Forced use of contaminated water

Q. During the Bengal famine, the prices of foodgrains rose and people were pushed into starvation. Identify the pillar of food security that was compromised.

1. Affordability
2. Accessibility
3. Availability
4. Utility

Q. Which of the following is a cause of the Bengal famine, 1943?

1. High prices due to the freedom struggle
2. High prices due to the World War I
3. High prices due to the Kargil War
4. High prices due to the World War II