What term refers to the restriction of food and goods during wartime to ensure military adequacy?

• A. Rationing
• B. Subsidizing
• C. Prioritizing
• D. Conserving

Answer: (A)

The term that refers to the restriction of food and goods during wartime to ensure military adequacy is indeed “rationing.” Rationing is a systematic way of controlling the distribution of scarce resources to ensure that military and civilian populations receive fair portions while maintaining the necessary supplies for armed forces. During times of war, governments implement rationing to prioritize the needs of the military and prevent shortages that could impact national defense.

The other terms do not specifically capture this wartime context. Subsidizing refers to financial support from the government to help keep prices low for consumers or producers but does not entail direct control over how much is consumed. Prioritizing means placing importance on certain items or regions but lacks the enforcement mechanism that rationing entails. Conserving is about using resources wisely and reducing waste, which is not limited to wartime contexts and does not necessarily involve the same level of restriction and regulation.