PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD
Paheli and Boojho went to their uncle’s house during the summer vacation. Their uncle is a farmer. One day they saw some tools like khurpi, sickle, shovel, plough, etc., in the field.
You have learnt that all living organisms require food. Plants can make their food themselves. Can you recall how green plants synthesise their own food? Animals including humans can not make their own food. So, where do animals get their food from?
But, first of all, why do we have to eat food?
You already know that energy from food is utilised by organisms for carrying out their various body functions, such as digestion, respiration, and excretion. We get our food from plants, or animals, or both.
In order to provide food for a large population— regular production, proper management, and distribution is necessary.
Source: This topic is taken from NCERT TEXTBOOK