Question 29 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9 - Paper 2 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9

What are the impacts of a calamity on food security?

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Food security can be affected by a calamity, such as a natural disaster or a public health crisis, in various ways, such as:

• Disruptions to the food supply chain : A calamity can damage the infrastructure and logistics that are essential for the production, storage, transportation and distribution of food. This can create shortages of food in the affected areas, spoilage of food due to lack of proper storage facilities, and increase in food prices due to higher costs and lower supply.

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• Loss of income and livelihoods: A calamity can affect the income and livelihoods of the people who depend on agriculture, fishing, livestock, trade or other sectors for their food security. This can reduce their purchasing power and ability to access food in the market. It can also force them to sell their productive assets, such as land, livestock or tools, to cope with the crisis, which can undermine their long-term food security.

• Increase in food insecurity and malnutrition : A calamity can increase the number and proportion of people who are food insecure and malnourished, especially among the most vulnerable groups, such as children, women, elderly, disabled and marginalized. This can affect their health, growth, development and immunity. It can also increase the risk of diseases and infections due to poor hygiene, sanitation and water quality

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