Question

In context of food security, the factors responsible for food crisis and increase in prices of food grains are:
A. Global population boom
B. Climate change
C. Increased farming of biofuels and non-edible items
D. Sustainable agricultural practices
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and C only
• B. A, C and D only
• C. B, C and D only
• D. A, B, C and D

Hint:

Watch out for options that include helpful factors like “sustainable practices”—these aren’t causes of crisis!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The major contributors to food crisis include a rising global population, climate change impacts on agriculture, and diversion of agricultural land to produce biofuels. Sustainable agricultural practices, however, help in alleviating food crises rather than contributing to it.