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Impacts of Green Revolution

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Green revolution encouraged ____________.

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Plantation of more trees

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Organic farming

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Use of HYV seeds

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More use of machinery

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Solution

The correct option is C Use of HYV seeds
The Green Revolution first started in Mexico and in 1964, the Government of India took up this concept to increase the foodgrain yield in India. Some 18,000 tonnes of High Yielding Varieties of wheat seeds and plenty of fertilisers were imported.

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Q. Read the following statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A)- Green Revolution refers to the large increase in production of food grains due to use of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds.
Reason (R)- Green Revolution was implemented because the agricultural sector accounted for the largest share of the workforce with approximately 70-75 percent.

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Q. The Green Revolution is a term used for ____________________.

Q. Consider the following regarding green revolution in India

1. It introduced HYV seeds
2. It was limited to a few regions in the Northern India
3. It led to India achieving food security

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

Q. Which of the following is not a part of Green Revolution?

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