Agrarian Societies and Food Security MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 6, 2024

  1. What is a key characteristic of agrarian societies?
    A) Reliance on industrial manufacturing
    B) Dependence on agricultural production for subsistence and economic stability
    C) Focus on service-based economies
    D) Predominance of nomadic lifestyles
    Answer: B) Dependence on agricultural production for subsistence and economic stability
  2. Which factor is most critical for ensuring food security in agrarian societies?
    A) Urbanization
    B) Technological advancement in agriculture
    C) Increase in non-agricultural industries
    D) Decline in population growth
    Answer: B) Technological advancement in agriculture
  3. What does “food security” generally refer to?
    A) The ability of a country to produce enough food for its population
    B) The availability of food at the market level
    C) The access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for all people at all times
    D) The ability to export food products to other countries
    Answer: C) The access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for all people at all times
  4. Which of the following is NOT a common threat to food security in agrarian societies?
    A) Climate change
    B) Land degradation
    C) Technological innovation in farming
    D) Political instability
    Answer: C) Technological innovation in farming
  5. What role do “traditional farming practices” play in food security?
    A) They are generally less effective than modern practices in ensuring food security
    B) They can contribute to sustainability and resilience in local food systems
    C) They are solely focused on maximizing short-term yields
    D) They are only relevant in industrialized societies
    Answer: B) They can contribute to sustainability and resilience in local food systems
  6. What is “sustainable agriculture”?
    A) Agriculture that focuses exclusively on maximizing immediate yields
    B) Farming practices that maintain or improve soil health and productivity over time
    C) Agriculture that depends on high levels of chemical inputs
    D) The practice of importing food from other countries
    Answer: B) Farming practices that maintain or improve soil health and productivity over time
  7. Which term describes the process of improving crop and livestock varieties to enhance food security?
    A) Genetic erosion
    B) Biotechnology
    C) Land reclamation
    D) Urban farming
    Answer: B) Biotechnology
  8. In agrarian societies, what is “land tenure”?
    A) The system of land ownership and management
    B) The length of time a crop is grown
    C) The process of converting agricultural land to urban use
    D) The practice of rotating crops to maintain soil fertility
    Answer: A) The system of land ownership and management
  9. What is “food sovereignty”?
    A) The right of individuals to access food from international markets
    B) The ability of a nation to control its own food production and consumption policies
    C) The practice of ensuring equal distribution of food within a country
    D) The global trade agreements related to food exports
    Answer: B) The ability of a nation to control its own food production and consumption policies
  10. Which of the following strategies is commonly used to address food insecurity in agrarian societies?
    A) Increasing food imports
    B) Developing drought-resistant crops
    C) Reducing agricultural subsidies
    D) Limiting agricultural research and development
    Answer: B) Developing drought-resistant crops
  11. What is “food diversification”?
    A) The practice of growing only a few staple crops
    B) The expansion of agricultural activities into non-traditional areas
    C) The process of incorporating a variety of crops and food sources to enhance food security
    D) The reliance on a single food source for economic benefits
    Answer: C) The process of incorporating a variety of crops and food sources to enhance food security
  12. How does “climate change” impact food security in agrarian societies?
    A) It has no effect on food production
    B) It can lead to unpredictable weather patterns and reduced agricultural yields
    C) It improves crop yields due to warmer temperatures
    D) It guarantees consistent rainfall for farming
    Answer: B) It can lead to unpredictable weather patterns and reduced agricultural yields
  13. What is “agrarian reform”?
    A) Policies aimed at increasing urban industrialization
    B) Changes in land ownership and management to improve agricultural productivity and equity
    C) The process of exporting agricultural products to other countries
    D) The development of new urban agricultural practices
    Answer: B) Changes in land ownership and management to improve agricultural productivity and equity
  14. What does “food accessibility” mean in the context of food security?
    A) The ability to grow food locally
    B) The availability of food in international markets
    C) The physical and economic access to sufficient food
    D) The level of food production in a country
    Answer: C) The physical and economic access to sufficient food
  15. What is a major challenge to achieving food security in agrarian societies?
    A) Decreasing food prices
    B) Increasing reliance on global food markets
    C) High levels of food waste
    D) Stable and predictable climate conditions
    Answer: C) High levels of food waste

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