ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following have been cited by the UN as reasons for increasing food insecurity in recent years? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
A
environmental impacts from climate change
B
armed conflict
C
overpopulation
D
environmental damage from pollution
E
poverty and rising food prices
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Poverty – This is one of the biggest challenges which need to be overcome in order to attain the desired food security in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some of the causes of food insecurity include: Poverty, unemployment, or low income. Lack of affordable housing. Chronic health conditions or lack of access to healthcare.

Detailed explanation-3: -Poverty is the principal cause of global hunger. The unequal distribution of income and lack of resources in developing countries means that millions of people simply cannot afford the land or farming supplies they need to grow, or otherwise gain access to nutritious food.

Detailed explanation-4: -The researchers found that young, non-Hispanic Black males, middle-aged Black females and households with more children were the groups most likely to experience food insecurity.

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