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The Struggle to Survive:- Subsistence Crisis

What is Subsistence Crisis

An extreme situation where the basic


means of livelihood are endangered

He has no chapattis because of increased


population. He wants to eat chapattis for
his livelihood. This situation called
Subsistence Crisis. When basic means of
livelihood is in danger, then this is called
subsistence crisis.
Reasons:- Subsistence Crisis
What Reasons behind the extreme situation of
Subsistence Crisis?

Reasons:-

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.Increase in population Rapid increase in the demand of
[23 million in 1715 to 28 million in 1789] foodgrains.
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Production of grains could not keep
peace with demand.

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