Q. Need for breeding plants, to improve food quality are I. lack of adequate food having adequate nutritional requirements in the world II. majority people are unable to buy enough fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish and meat and thus suffer from deficiencies or hidden hunger III. essential micronutrients are absent from diet Choose the correct option
A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I, II and III
Explanation
Three billion people suffer form protein, vitamins, and micronutrient deficiencies or hidden hunger because these people can not afford to buy enough vegetable, fruits, legumes, fish and meat. Their food does not contain essential micronutrients specially iron, iodine, zinc and vitamin-A. Breeding of crops with higher levels of vitamins, minerals or higher protein and healthier fats is called biofortification. This is the most practical aspect to improve the health of the people
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.