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Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals

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Which of the following is a key objective of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to Food Security?

  1. Eradicate hunger and malnutrition

  2. Promote sustainable agriculture

  3. Ensure access to safe and nutritious food

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SDGs aim to address various aspects of food security, including eradicating hunger and malnutrition, promoting sustainable agriculture, and ensuring access to safe and nutritious food.

What is the estimated number of people worldwide who are affected by hunger?

  1. 800 million

  2. 1 billion

  3. 1.2 billion

  4. 2 billion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the United Nations, approximately 800 million people worldwide are affected by hunger.

Which of the following is a major contributing factor to food insecurity?

  1. Climate change

  2. Conflict and instability

  3. Economic inequality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change, conflict and instability, and economic inequality are all significant factors that can contribute to food insecurity.

What is the term used to describe the situation where people lack access to sufficient food to meet their dietary needs?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Hunger

  3. Malnutrition

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Food insecurity refers to the lack of access to sufficient food to meet dietary needs, while hunger is the feeling of discomfort or pain caused by lack of food.

Which of the following is a key strategy to promote sustainable agriculture and improve food security?

  1. Adopting agroforestry practices

  2. Reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides

  3. Promoting crop diversification

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adopting agroforestry practices, reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and promoting crop diversification are all important strategies to promote sustainable agriculture and improve food security.

What is the term used to describe the situation where people have access to sufficient food but lack the essential nutrients needed for good health?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Hunger

  3. Malnutrition

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Malnutrition refers to the lack of essential nutrients needed for good health, even if people have access to sufficient food.

Which of the following is a major challenge in achieving food security in developing countries?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. Limited access to technology

  3. Insufficient investment in agriculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of infrastructure, limited access to technology, and insufficient investment in agriculture are all major challenges in achieving food security in developing countries.

What is the term used to describe the situation where people are unable to obtain food due to lack of money or other resources?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Hunger

  3. Poverty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Poverty is the lack of money or other resources to obtain food and other basic necessities.

Which of the following is a key target of the SDGs related to food security?

  1. End hunger and all forms of malnutrition

  2. Double the agricultural productivity of small-scale farmers

  3. Ensure sustainable food production systems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SDGs aim to end hunger and all forms of malnutrition, double the agricultural productivity of small-scale farmers, and ensure sustainable food production systems.

What is the term used to describe the situation where people have access to sufficient food but lack the means to obtain it?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Hunger

  3. Poverty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Food insecurity refers to the lack of access to sufficient food, even if people have the means to obtain it.

Which of the following is a key strategy to reduce food waste and improve food security?

  1. Improving food storage and transportation systems

  2. Educating consumers about food waste

  3. Promoting the use of food scraps for composting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improving food storage and transportation systems, educating consumers about food waste, and promoting the use of food scraps for composting are all important strategies to reduce food waste and improve food security.

What is the term used to describe the situation where people have access to sufficient food but lack the knowledge or skills to prepare it in a nutritious way?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Hunger

  3. Malnutrition

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Malnutrition can occur even if people have access to sufficient food, if they lack the knowledge or skills to prepare it in a nutritious way.

Which of the following is a key challenge in achieving food security in urban areas?

  1. Lack of access to land for farming

  2. High food prices

  3. Limited access to fresh and nutritious food

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of access to land for farming, high food prices, and limited access to fresh and nutritious food are all major challenges in achieving food security in urban areas.

What is the term used to describe the situation where people have access to sufficient food but lack the social or cultural means to obtain it?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Hunger

  3. Poverty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Food insecurity can occur even if people have access to sufficient food, if they lack the social or cultural means to obtain it.

Which of the following is a key strategy to promote gender equality and improve food security?

  1. Empowering women with land and property rights

  2. Providing women with access to education and training

  3. Promoting women's participation in decision-making

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Empowering women with land and property rights, providing women with access to education and training, and promoting women's participation in decision-making are all important strategies to promote gender equality and improve food security.

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