Question

Bihar was prone to a food crisis in the early years of independence. which of the following statement/s is/are true in the context of this?

1. It was due to a near famine situation
2. The food shortage was very much acute in all districts of Bihar.
3. Food shortage led to acute and widespread malnutrition.

पर्याय

• i & iii

• ii & iii

• ii only

• i, ii & iii

Answer 1

i, ii & iii

Explanation:

In the early years of independence, Bihar was prone to food shortages.

1. It was because of a looming famine.
2. In all of Bihar's districts, there was a severe food scarcity.
3. A lack of food resulted in severe and widespread malnutrition.
4. The government's zoning rules banned cross-state food trade, reducing food availability in Bihar.