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The graph shows China's grain production during the Five-Year Plan and the Great Leap Forward.

Line graph showing grain production in China from 1953 to 1961 in millions of tons. In 1953, there was around 170 million tons. In 1955, there was under 200 million tons. In 1958, production went up to 200 million tons. In 1960, production fell to under 150 million tons.

Based on the graph, what conclusion best describes the impact of grain production on Chinese society during the Great Leap Forward from 1958–60?

Production decreased, causing a decrease in famine.
Production increased, causing a rise in grain supply.
Production decreased, causing a rise in famine.
Production increased, causing a decrease in grain prices.

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Production decreased, causing a rise in famine.

The graph shows grain output fell sharply from about 200 million tons in 1958 to under 150 million tons by 1960, which contributed to the widespread famine during the Great Leap Forward.