Role Of Women In Food Production Quiz

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    What are the three pillars of food security?

    • Food production
    • Economic access to available food
    • Nutrition security.
    • All of the above
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We welcome you to this "Role of women in food production" quiz. Women's participation in agriculture and food production has increased over the years leading to the phenomenon called the feminization of agriculture, which is becoming increasingly prevalent in developing societies. Do you know what the pillars of food security are? How can we ensure women's participation in agriculture? Play this quiz to know the answers. If you liked the quiz, share it with your friends. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following is the best way to ensure women participation in agriculture? 

    • Recognizing women’s contribution.

    • Gender budgeting by the government to ensure women have adequate supplies.

    • Inclusion of local women in community.

    • All of the above

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  • 3. 

    According to FAO estimates, women produce more than 50% of the world’s food but make up only 10% to 20% of landholders in developing countries. 

    • True

    • False

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following barrier do women face in the field of agriculture? 

    • Acquiring land and water for crops

    • Getting loans to buy supplies

    • Having access to market to sell their goods

    • All of the above

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following is the economic impact of women in agriculture? 

    • Better pay 

    • Decreased unempolyent rate

    • Better quality of life for women in rural areas

    • All of the above

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  • 6. 

    Increased income for women in agriculture results in _______________.

    • Better education

    • Access to better supplies

    • More crop production

    • All of the above

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  • 7. 

    Developing best practices for gender equality can help encourage more women to enter the agricultural field.

    • True

    • False

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  • 8. 

    Where are women in agriculture mostly found?

    • In developed nations

    • In developing countries

    • They are found in both developed and developing countries

    • None of the above

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  • 9. 

    What type of agricultural practice do women usually practice?

    • Weeding

    • Storage

    • Large scale farming

    • Small scale and subsistence farming

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  • 10. 

    According to the USAID, in most developing countries women produce ______ of the food.

    • 60 - 80%

    • 40 - 50%

    • 25 - 45 %

    • 60 - 70%

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