Question

How did the Green Revolution help in the production of food grains in India?

• A. Less water was required for the production of food grains, which reduced the dependeny on rainfall.
• B. The production of food grains increased by 25% from the previous year.
• C. The production did not need any fertiliser, thus reducing the cost.
• D. It was possible for all types of food grains and pulses; so, it increased the production level.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The production of food grains increased by 25% from the previous year.

Green Revolution refers to the set of technological advancements in the field of agriculture that occurred between the 1950s and the late 1960s. It helped increase the production of food grains (especially rice and wheat) and other agricultural products. As a result, in 1967–68, the production of food grains in India increased by about 25% from the previous year.