According to the above passage, which of the following helps/help in reducing hunger and starvation in the developing economies ?
1. Balancing demand and supply of food
2. Increasing imports of food
3. Increasing purchasing power of the poor
4. Changing the food consumption patterns and practices

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According to the above passage, which of the following helps/help in reducing hunger and starvation in the developing economies ?
1. Balancing demand and supply of food
2. Increasing imports of food
3. Increasing purchasing power of the poor
4. Changing the food consumption patterns and practices

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Correct Option: (c) 1 and 3 only The passage analysis indicates that hunger and starvation in developing countries persist because of a lack of purchasing power, even when there is enough global supply. It mentions that 'demand-supply balance is always an inescapable prerequisite' and points to 'empty-pocket hungry mouths' as the root cause of uneven food distribution. Therefore, the measures that would help reduce hunger and starvation are: 1. Balancing demand and supply of food (Statement 1) - explicitly called an 'inescapable prerequisite.' 3. Increasing the purchasing power of the poor (Statement 3) - directly addresses the 'empty-pocket' issue so they can afford food. Increasing imports (Statement 2) does not help if the poor lack the money to buy it, and changing food consumption patterns (Statement 4) is not discussed as a solution for hunger. Thus, statements 1 and 3 are the correct drivers, making option (c) the correct choice.

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