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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