Q35. Food security involves four dimensions which include the following:

1. Stability of food supply without seasonal fluctuations or shortages.

2. Accessibility to food or affordability.

3. Utilization, quality and safety of food.

4. Adequacy of food supply or availability.

Select the correct code:

(a) All of the above

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(b) Only 1, 2 and 3

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(d) Only 1, 2 and 4

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Solution

The correct option is A
(a) All of the above

According to FAO, Food security exists when all people at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food for a healthy and active life. The above mentioned dimensions include a broad spectrum of socio-economic issues with great influence on farmers and on the impoverished in particular.

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