The three primary determinants of food security at national level are–

Correct option is C

Option (a): Incorrect
• Storage is important but not considered one of the three official pillars of food security.
Option (b): Incorrect
• Again includes storage, which is not counted as a primary pillar.
Option (c): Correct
• The three universally accepted determinants of food security are:
– Food Availability: Sufficient supply through production, imports, stock.
– Food Access: Ability of individuals to acquire food (economic/physical access).
– Food Utilization: Proper biological use of food, nutrition, food quality, safety, sanitation.
• These three together ensure national food security.
Option (d): Incorrect
• Food production is a component of food availability, not a standalone determinant.