Based on the passage:
The rural poor across the world, including India, have contributed little to human-induced climate change, yet they are on the frontline in coping with its effects. Farmers can no longer rely on historical averages for rainfall and temperature, and the more frequent and extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, can spell disaster. And there are new threats, such as sea level rise and the impact of melting glaciers on water supply. How significant are small farms? As many as two billion people worldwide depend on them for their food and livelihood. Small-holder farmers in India produce 41 percent of the country's food grains, and other food items that contribute to local and national food security.

The above passage implies that
1. There is a potential problem of food insecurity in India.
2. India will have to strengthen its disaster management capabilities.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

Question

Based on the passage:
The rural poor across the world, including India, have contributed little to human-induced climate change, yet they are on the frontline in coping with its effects. Farmers can no longer rely on historical averages for rainfall and temperature, and the more frequent and extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, can spell disaster. And there are new threats, such as sea level rise and the impact of melting glaciers on water supply. How significant are small farms? As many as two billion people worldwide depend on them for their food and livelihood. Small-holder farmers in India produce 41 percent of the country's food grains, and other food items that contribute to local and national food security.

The above passage implies that
1. There is a potential problem of food insecurity in India.
2. India will have to strengthen its disaster management capabilities.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Both 1 and 2 Statement 1 is valid: The passage notes that small-holder farmers produce 41 percent of India's food grains, and climate change causes extreme weather events like droughts and floods, unpredictable rainfall, and threats to water supply, which directly implies a potential problem of food insecurity in India if these farmers face disasters. Statement 2 is valid: Given that extreme weather events like droughts, floods, sea level rise, and melting glaciers are creating disasters on the frontline for farmers and food production, India naturally has to strengthen its disaster management and climate adaptation capabilities. Therefore, both assumptions 1 and 2 are valid.

The above passage implies that1. There is a potential problem of food insecurity in India.2. India will have to strengthen its disaster management capabilities.Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

The above passage implies that
1. There is a potential problem of food insecurity in India.
2. India will have to strengthen its disaster management capabilities.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?