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Fdn 316: Food Security Economics And Policy Question Paper

Fdn 316: Food Security Economics And Policy

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Food Science And Nutrition

Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers

Exam Year:2015

UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
MAIN CAMPUS
MAIN EXAMINATION
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE I FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION
COURSE TITLE: FOOD SECURITY ECONOMICS AND POLICY
COURSE CODE:FDN 316
TIME;3 HOURS
1.a)Define;
.Food security
.World hunger. (2marks)
b) Critique the adoption of GMO food technology as a solution to food insecurity in Kenya(8 marks)
c)State 5 key lessons that Kenya can get from other countries regarding agricultural modernization (5 marks)
d) Discuss 5 key approaches that can be used for the modernization of Keny'as agricultural sector
2a)A completing paradox exists between environmental conservation and agricultural production. Discuss the extent to which this statement is true(10 marks)
b)Kenya,like other developing countries continues to face the challenge of food insecurity.Propose 5 measures that can be taken to ameliorate this situation(10 marks)
3.a) Explain any 5 roles of information to planning for food security(5 marks)
b) Discuss any 5 consequences of information systems to food security(5marks)
c) Explain any 5 challenges to successful implementation of information systems early warning systems(10 marks)
SECTION B:40 marks
Answer 2 questions from this section
Question four is compulsory,answer any other one question
4) Differentiate between the following:
.Chronic and transitory food insecurity(2 marks)
.Right to food and safety nets(2 marks)
b) Explain any four reasons for the seasonal food insecurity (4 marks)
c)Discuss the four dimensions of food security(12 marks)
5.a) Account for any five reasons why development is impossible without the elimination of food insecurity and hunger(10marks)
b) Discuss any 5 regional initiatives undertaken to ensuring food security and freedom from hunger in the Horn of Africa region(10 marks)
6.Food insecurity and hunger are growing concerns in the 21st century.Discuss any Five measures that could be put in place to reserve this trend (20 marks)

Fdn 316: Food Security Economics And Policy Question Paper

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