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Study the picture and answer the following questions:   1. State the full form of the agency. 2. When was it established? 3. Mention the location of its headquarters. 4. What were the functions of the agency?  
Asked by Topperlearning User | 27 May, 2015, 10:27: AM
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  1. The full form of FAO is Food and Agriculture Organization.
  2. It was established in 1945.
  3. Its headquarters is located in Rome, Italy.
  4. Its functions are
    1. To raise the nutrition level
    2. To improve the standard of living of people, especially the poor
    3. To make efforts to eradicate hunger through its programme ‘Food for All’ (This is done by helping a country to prepare for and provide relief during emergencies.)
    4. To increase agricultural production and promote rural development
    5. To provide technical assistance in nutrition, agricultural engineering etc.
    6. To encourage investment in agriculture, better soil and water management, and better productivity in yields of crops and livestock. 
Answered by | 27 May, 2015, 12:27: PM
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