Q18. Consider the following statements:
1. ‘Hidden hunger’ occurs when the quality of food people eat does not meet their nutrient requirements.
2. Due to advanced technologies the production of pulses and edible oil in India has become sufficient making us independent of imports.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
Q18. Consider the following statements:
1. ‘Hidden hunger’ occurs when the quality of food people eat does not meet their nutrient requirements.
2. Due to advanced technologies the production of pulses and edible oil in India has become sufficient making us independent of imports.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
The correct option is A (a) Only 1
Hidden hunger is a lack of vitamins and minerals. Hidden hunger occurs when the quality of food people eat does not meet their nutrient requirements, so the food is deficient in micronutrients such as the vitamins and minerals that they need for their growth and development.
The production of pulses and edible oil in India has remained insufficient making us dependent on imports. The demand for these food commodities is expected to increase in future substantially. IARI has developed mustard varieties suitable for unconventional areas that can boost oil seed production. The Institute has also initiated the development of synchronous-maturity pigeon-pea hybrids and varieties, apart from chickpea. I am confident these technologies will enhance the productivity of pulses and edible oils to meet our domestic requirements
Extra information: India has around 2.4 percent of the world’s land resources and 5 percent of water resources. Yet, Indian agriculture system supports 18 percent of the world population.
(a) Only 1
Hidden hunger is a lack of vitamins and minerals. Hidden hunger occurs when the quality of food people eat does not meet their nutrient requirements, so the food is deficient in micronutrients such as the vitamins and minerals that they need for their growth and development.
The production of pulses and edible oil in India has remained insufficient making us dependent on imports. The demand for these food commodities is expected to increase in future substantially. IARI has developed mustard varieties suitable for unconventional areas that can boost oil seed production. The Institute has also initiated the development of synchronous-maturity pigeon-pea hybrids and varieties, apart from chickpea. I am confident these technologies will enhance the productivity of pulses and edible oils to meet our domestic requirements
Extra information: India has around 2.4 percent of the world’s land resources and 5 percent of water resources. Yet, Indian agriculture system supports 18 percent of the world population.
