Mains Answer Writing - 12 Dec, 2025
GS1
Modern History
15 marks
India is experiencing a paradox of rising food expenditure alongside declining nutritional quality. Discuss the key factors behind this trend and suggest policy measures to address the emerging nutrition crisis.
Tips for your answer
- Define the paradox clearly—explain rising expenditure vs. poor nutrition using trends in processed foods, low-quality carbs, and protein gaps.
- Analyse causes—income inequalities, influence of PDS cereals, rise in ultra-processed foods, lifestyle changes, and weak dietary awareness.
- Give targeted solutions—taxation on UPFs, FOPL, dietary diversification, strengthening pulse/millet production, and R&D for nutrient-dense crops.
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