NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Social Science Chapter 1
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The Rise of Nationalism in Europe Chapter 1
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Give two examples from history to show the impact of technology on food availability.
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Two historical instances showcasing technology’s impact on food availability are the Green Revolution, which introduced advanced agricultural techniques, boosting crop yields globally, and the invention of the mechanical reaper in the 1830s. The reaper increased efficiency in grain harvesting, enhancing agricultural productivity and food availability for growing populations.
There was significant impact of technology on the food availability: (i) Railways, lighter wagons and larger ships helped move food more cheaply and quickly from faraway to final markets. (ii) Earlier in the trade of meat, animals were shipped live from America to Europe and then slaughtered. In the process, many died. It was also a costly affair and beyond the reach of the poor. But with new technology, the animals were slaughtered and then meat was sent through refrigerated ships. This reduced the price of meat. The poor could also afford meat and add to their diet. Better living conditions promoted social peace within the country and support for imperialism abroad. Thus, technology made the availability of food products possible in different and faraway places.
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