Question

Which of the following factors is/are considered while measuring the availability of foodgrains?

• A. Availability of foodgrains for the year
• B. Availability of foodgrains per person per year
• C. Availability of foodgrains per person per month
• D. Availability of foodgrains per person per day

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

Availability of foodgrains per person per day

The availability of food grain is measured using two factors: the availability of foodgrains for the year and the availability of foodgrains per person per day. Additionally, the availability of food grains is dependent on various factors like production of food in a year, net imports, and the change in government stocks.