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Food security and related aspects - class-XI
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Which of the following is/are the recent trends noticed in the Indian economy that have raised concern about food security, farmer's income and poverty?
(A) Slowdown in growth in agricultural sector
(B) Widening economic disparities between the irrigated and the rainfed areas
(C) Increased non-agricultural demand for land and water as a result of fast urbanization.
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All (A), (B) and (C)
💡 Explanation:
All three factors listed (slow growth in agriculture, regional disparities, and competition for land/water due to urbanization) are significant concerns for food security and rural livelihoods in India.