The foodgrain demand had risen mainly due to _______.

(a) rapid increase in population

(b) rise in income level

(c) low foodgrain production

(d) low prices of foodgrains

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

MPSC State Service Main Examination 2021 - General Studies IV Official Paper

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 1

Key Points

The demand for foodgrains has been rising mainly due to the rapid increase in population and the rise in income level.
The population of India has been growing at a rate of 1.2% per year, and this is expected to continue in the coming years.
As the population grows, the demand for food will also grow.
In addition, the income level of Indians has been rising in recent years.
This has led to a change in dietary patterns, with people consuming more meat, milk, and eggs. These foods require more foodgrains to produce, so the demand for foodgrains has also increased.
The low prices of foodgrains have also contributed to the rising demand. When food prices are low, people can afford to buy more food. This has led to an increase in the consumption of foodgrains, especially among the poor.
Hence the correct answer is option 1