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

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Affordability
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Accessibility
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Availability
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Utility
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The correct option is A Affordability
Food security ensures food for all people through three dimensions: availability, affordability, and accessibility. The Bengal famine was the result of World War II and the inflation due to war. Since the prices were high, people couldn't afford the foodgrains, leading to food insecurity. In this situation, the lack of affordability compromised food security.

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