Question

Green revolution was introduced in the year __________.

• A. $1965$
• B. $1977$
• C. $1987$
• D. $1957$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $1965$

Green Revolution referred to the increase in the production of food grains as a result of using HYV (high yielding variety of seeds). Green Revolution used fertilisers and pesticides to increase productivity.

The first phase of the green revolution was from the mid 1960s up to the mid-1970s. It took place to combat the low productivity from agriculture.

Thus, the correct answer is A.