Question

While the total supply of food in the world grew rapidly during the last part of the nineteenth century, many people lost food security. Why?

Answer 1

Explanation:

While the total supply of food in the world grew rapidly during the last part of the 19th century many people lost food security in India.

It was mainly due to drought, war and the economic policy.

India was hit by the worst drought in the 19th century. 2,50,000 to 3.25 million people were killed due to it.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The latest edition of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, published today, estimates that almost 690 million people went hungry in 2019 – up by 10 million from 2018, and by nearly 60 million in five years. High costs and low affordability also mean billions cannot eat healthily or nutritiously.