Question

As a result of Green Revolution which foodgrains had a reduced percentage in total foodgrain production?

• A. Wheat
• B. Rice
• C. Cereals and Pulses
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Cereals and Pulses

C. Cereals and Pulses
In northern region, growth in food grain production came primarily from growth in rice and wheat. More than one - fourth of the food grain production was rice, which rose at a surprising rate exceeding 10 percent a year during the entire green revolution period.
Wheat production during this period also grew rapidly at 6.4 percent a year, there was a substantial movement out of pulses, which is reflected in growth rates of - 7.6 and - 14.4 percent in area and production, respectively, in 1975/76 - 1983/84.