Question

Read the following statements.

(i) About 840 million people in the world suffer from hidden hunger. (ii) About 3 billion people suffer from micronutrient, protein and vitamin deficiencies.
(iii) About 25% of the population suffer from hunger and malnutrition.
(iv) SCP is the one of the alternate sources of proteins for animal and human nutrition.

Select the correct statements:

• A. i, ii, and iv
• B. ii, iii, and iv
• C. i, iii, and iv
• D. i, ii, and iii

Answer 1

The correct option is B ii, iii, and iv

Hidden hunger
The society suffers from hidden hunger which is a deficiency of essential nutrients in the diet of the majority of the population. This is due to financial constraints and poor life-style choices such as consumption of junk foods.

Statement i
About 840 million people in the world do not have enough food to fulfil the daily food and nutritional requirements. Hence statement ‘i’ is incorrect.

Statement ii
About 3 billion people cannot afford to buy nutritional food and suffer from micronutrient, protein and vitamin deficiencies or hidden hunger. Hence statement ‘ii’ is correct.

Statement iii
About 25% of the population suffer from hunger and malnutrition. Hence the statement ‘iii’ is correct.

Statement iv
Single Cell Protein or SCP refers to the edible protein extracted from pure microbial cultures, dead, or dried cell biomass. It can be used as an alternative protein source or supplement for both humans or animals. Microorganisms such as algae, fungi, and bacteria can be used as SCP. Hence statement ‘iv’ is correct.

Final answer
(D) ii, iii, and iv