{"id":64395,"date":"2024-04-20T09:23:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=64395"},"modified":"2024-04-20T09:23:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:23:51","slug":"one-of-the-major-challenges-towards-food-security-in-odisha-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/one-of-the-major-challenges-towards-food-security-in-odisha-is\/","title":{"rendered":"One of the major challenges towards food security in Odisha is:"},"content":{"rendered":"

[amp_mcq option1=”Low agricultural productivity” option2=”Frequent natural disasters” option3=”Lack of storage facilities” option4=”All of the above” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

The correct answer is: All of the above<\/strong><\/p>\n

Odisha is a state in eastern India with a population of over 45 million people. The state is prone to natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, and droughts. These disasters can have a devastating impact on the state’s agriculture and food security.<\/p>\n

In addition, Odisha has low agricultural productivity. This is due to a number of factors, including poor soil quality, inadequate irrigation, and lack of access to modern agricultural technologies. Low agricultural productivity means that the state is not able to produce enough food to meet the needs of its population.<\/p>\n

The lack of storage facilities is another major challenge to food security in Odisha. The state does not have enough storage facilities to store food grains from one harvest to the next. This means that food grains are often lost due to pests, rodents, and other factors.<\/p>\n

The combination of low agricultural productivity, frequent natural disasters, and lack of storage facilities makes food security a major challenge in Odisha. The state government is taking steps to address these challenges, but more needs to be done to ensure that all people in Odisha have access to safe and nutritious food.<\/p>\n

Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n