Practice question
Consider the following statements regarding entomophagy (the practice of eating insects) in India: Statement I: Edible insects have historically been part of traditional diets in several regions of India, especially in parts of the Northeast where they are consumed seasonally and sold in local markets. Statement II: Declining acceptance of insect-based foods in India is mainly because insect species offer lower nutritional value compared to conventional protein sources. Statement III: Urbanisation has increased awareness and adoption of insect-based foods, making entomophagy more common in Indian cities than in rural or tribal regions. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.
- 2Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.✓
- 3Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
- 4Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
Correct answer
Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.
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