Which year shows a drastic decline in food availability? Year Production (Lakh tonnes) Imports (Lakh tonnes) Exports (Lakh tonnes) Total Availability (Lakh tonnes) 1938 85 - - 85 1939 79 04 - 83 1940 82 03 - 85 1941 68 02 - 70 1942 93 - 01 92 1943 76 03 - 79

The year 1940 - 41 shows a total food availability of 85 and 70 lakh tonnes respectively, so a decline of 15 lakh tonnes can be observed. The year 1942 - 43 is marked with the total food availability of 92 and 79 lakh tonnes respectively. We can see a huge difference of 13 lakh tonnes. British rule and its policies are the major reason behind it. We can see, despite a reduction in production, imports remain low. If the rulers then had given importance to the agricultural sector as well, this might not have been the situation. We are aware of the final consequence, the Bengal famine. So, it's evident from the table that the year 1943 shows a drastic decline in food availability.

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Which year shows a drastic decline in food availability?

Year	Production (Lakh tonnes)	Imports (Lakh tonnes)	Exports (Lakh tonnes)	Total Availability (Lakh tonnes)
$1938$	$85$	-	-	$85$
$1939$	$79$	$04$	-	$83$
$1940$	$82$	$03$	-	$85$
$1941$	$68$	$02$	-	$70$
$1942$	$93$	-	$01$	$92$
$1943$	$76$	$03$	-	$79$