Question
Which of the following about Global
Hunger Index is not True? I- On the outset of National Food Security Act. and the introduction of Green Revolution, India has made tremendous improvement in availability of food grains. It has been the best performer in Asia in the Index. II- With a score of 27.5, India has a level of hunger that is serious. However, the number of undernourished in the population and the under-five child mortality rate are now at relatively low levels. III- Child Stunting in India has decreased significantly over the last two decades. Introduction of Nutrition Schemes and nutritious mid-day meal schemes could be one of the reasons. Choose the Correct Option.Solution
The GHI 2021 report has placed India 101st position among 116 countries, much behind Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. With a score of 27.5, India has a level of hunger that is serious. India’s GHI score has decreased from a 2000 GHI score of 38.8 points - considered alarming - to a 2021 GHI score of 27.5 - considered serious. The proportion of undernourished in the population and the under-five child mortality rate are now at relatively low levels. While child stunting has seen a significant decrease - from 54.2% in 1998-1999 to 34.7% in 2016-2018 - it is still considered very high. India stands behind most of the neighbouring countries. Pakistan was placed at 92, Nepal and Bangladesh at 76 and Sri Lanka at 65.
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