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Telangana Board · Class 10 · Social Studies

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What was the main cause of the Bengal Famine in 1943-45?

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What does MSP stand for in the context of food security?

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According to the chapter, what is the recommended daily calorie intake for rural areas?

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What is buffer stock?

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Which of the following are ways the Indian government ensures food security today?

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Ration shops, Mid-day meals, Anganwadis

The government ensures food security through ration shops (subsidized food grains), mid-day meals in schools, and anganwadis for young children.

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Which cereals are often called 'coarse cereals' but are actually highly nutritious?

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Jowar, Ragi, Bajra

Jowar, ragi, and bajra are called 'coarse cereals' but are highly nutritious. The term 'coarse' came from colonial times and these are now preferably called 'nutri-cereals'.

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In which year was the National Food Security Act enacted?

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2013

The National Food Security Act was enacted in 2013 to legalize people's Right to Food, covering approximately 2/3rd of India's population.

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Which of the following nutrients help in growth and regeneration of body tissues?

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Proteins

Proteins help in growth and regeneration of body tissues and are found in beans, dals, meat, eggs, rice, wheat, etc.

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What are the important topics in Food Security for Telangana Board Class 10 Social Studies?
Key topics in Food Security include Meaning and Importance of Food Security, Bengal Famine and the Need for Food Security, Foodgrain Production and Availability, Foodgrain Availability, Crop Pattern, and Nutri-cereals. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Board Class 10 board exam.
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There are 44 questions on Food Security. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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