In This Post we are providing Chapter-4 Food Security in India NCERT MCQ for Class 9 Social Science Economics Important Questions which will be beneficial for students. These solutions are updated according to 2021-22 syllabus. These MCQS can be really helpful in the preparation of Board exams and will provide you with a brief knowledge of the chapter.
NCERT MCQ ON FOOD SECURITY IN INDIA
Question 1.
Name the cooperative that provides milk and vegetables controlled rate decided by the Government of Delhi:
(a) Amul
(b) Kendriya Bhandar
(c) Mother Dairy
(d) None of these
Answer: (c) Mother Dairy
Question 2.
The society which facilitated setting up of grain banks in different regions is :
(a) Amul (Gujarat)
(b) Academy of Development Science (Maharashtra)
(c) Mother Dairy (Delhi)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (b) Academy of Development Science (Maharashtra)
Question 3.
When was National Food Security Act passed?
(a) 2010
(b) 2011
(c) 2012
(d) 2013
Answer: (d) 2013
Question 4.
The price that is announced before the sowing season is called:
(a) Issue price
(b) Fair price
(c) Market price
(d) Minimum support price
Answer: (d) Minimum support price
Question 5.
Chronic hunger refers to:
(a) Low income
(b) Inadequate quantity of food
(c) Inadequate quality of food
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Question 6.
In which of the following year did our country cross the 200 million tons per year mark in food grain production?
(a) 2013-14
(b) 2014-15
(c) 2015-16
(d) 2016-17
Answer: (c) 2015-16
Question 7.
In which of the following years was the food grain stock with the FCI the maximum?
(a) 2001
(b) 2009
(c) 2002
(d) 2000
Answer: (c) 2002
Question 8.
Name the NGO which facilitated setting up of grain banks in different regions.
(a) Academy of Development Science, Maharashtra
(b) Anand Milk Union Limited
(c) Mother Dairy
(d) None of these
Answer: (a) Academy of Development Science, Maharashtra
Question 9.
In which decades was the Rationing System introduced in India?
(a) 1940s
(b) 1950s
(c) 1960s
(d) 1970s
Answer: (a) 1940s
Question 10.
When was the Antyodaya Anna Yojana scheme launched?
(a) In Jan 1999
(b) In May 2000
(c) In Dec 2000
(d) In October 2005
Answer: (c) In Dec 2000
Question 11.
What is the alternative name for ration shops?
(a) Fair Price Shops
(b) Grain Shops
(c) Distribution Shops
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a) Fair Price Shops
Question 12.
Who released a special stamp entitled ‘Wheat Revolution’ in July 1968?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Indira Gandhi
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Motilal Nehru
Answer: (b) Indira Gandhi
Question 13.
Under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) food grains given per family per month is :
(a) 40 kg
(b) 35 kg
(c) 20 kg
(d) 25 kg
Answer: (b) 35 kg
Question 14.
Annapurna Scheme (APS) has been launched in April:
(a) 2000
(b) 2005
(c) 1999
(d) 2003
Answer: (a) 2000
Question 15.
Which of the following is not a dimension of food security?
(a) Availability
(b) Accessibility
(c) Affordability
(d) Costly
Answer: (d) Costly
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