Question

'Green Revolution has caused harm to the soils of North Indian states'. Support your answer.

Answer 1

Dear Student,

• a. The green revolution is associated with the loss of soil fertility. The Green revolution uses chemical fertilizers, pesticides, weedicides, Insecticides which reduces the natural fertility of the soil. It has also resulted in the degradation of soil.
• b. As the chemical fertilizers dissolve in the water they may escape from the soil and pollute groundwater.
• c. The chemical fertilizers can also kill bacteria and other microorganisms in the soil.
• d. As HYV seeds need more irrigation facilities, it reduces the underground water level.
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