Question

“Green revolution experienced the success in two phases.” Comment.

Answer 1

In the first phase (the mid-60s to mid-70s), the use of HYV seeds was restricted to a more affluent state like Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu etc. Further, the use of HYV seeds primarily benefitted the wheat growing regions only. In the second phase (the mid-70s to mid-80s), the HYV technology spread to a larger number of states and benefitted more variety of crops.