What approach is being sought to address food shortages?

• A. Increase reliance on food aid
• B. Import more food
• C. Programs to encourage self-sufficient food production
• D. Export crops

Answer: (C)

To tackle food shortages effectively, the focus is on building lasting food security by boosting local production. Programs that encourage self-sufficient food production help people grow more of what they eat, improving yields and resilience through better farming practices, access to water and irrigation, quality seeds, credit, and agricultural advice. This strengthens a community’s ability to meet its own needs and reduces dependence on external help during crises, price spikes, or supply disruptions.

Relying on food aid offers only short-term relief and can create dependency, while importing more food depends on external markets and can be expensive or unstable. Exporting crops can reduce the amount available for domestic consumption and may worsen shortages at home. So, the most effective approach is to promote self-sufficiency in food production.