Question

Which of the following should be considered for calculating the availability of foodgrains in a country for the year?

• A. Production of food in a year
• B. Net imports
• C. Total population of the country
• D. Change in government stocks

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Change in government stocks

The availability of food depends on three important factors: production of food in a year, net imports, and the change in government stocks. The production of foodgrains in a year refers to the net total production of foodgrains in a year. Countries import goods they need but do not produce sufficiently. Government stocks refer to the foodgrains procured from farmers, which are stored in state-owned granaries and distributed to people later.