PRELUDE TO FAMINE

The video highlights a series of events starting with De Gasperi casting his vote as a temporary head of state. It then shifts focus to New Delhi, where ominous images suggest the onset of a tragic period in Indian history. Thousands of people have migrated over a thousand miles in search of food, facing dire conditions with no money or shelter. They camp in the streets, hoping for food and security, but the outlook remains grim. India's food problem is severe amidst global shortages, and while rationing schemes aim to distribute food fairly, they fall short of meeting the needs.

Who is seen casting a vote as a temporary head of state?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Sardar Patel

• Mahatma Gandhi

• De Gasperi

What is the main reason for the migration of 5,000 people to New Delhi?

• Educational opportunities

• Political unrest

• Searching for food

• Seeking employment

What is the outlook for the migrants camping in the streets of New Delhi?

• Improving

• Hopeful

• Stable

• Grim

What is one of the most serious problems India is facing during this period?

• Environmental disasters

• Political instability

• Food shortages

• Economic recession

What is the purpose of rationing schemes mentioned in the transcript?

• To reduce food prices

• To ensure fair distribution of limited resources

• To increase food production

• To eliminate food imports