Question

Select the correct option which fills the blanks A, B and C correctly w.r.t. pros and cons of green revolution.

Measure of green revolution	Pros	Cons
Use of high yield varieties	A	Lack of diversity
B	Reduced crop loss	Environmental Deterioration
Agricultural Machinery	Reduced labor cost	C

• A. A – Reduced labor cost, B – Use of cow dung, C – Financial burden
• B. A – Reduced food price, B – Chemical fertilisers, C – Financial burden
• C. A – Extinction of indigenous crops, B – Chemical fertilisers, C – Financial burden
• D. A – Extinction of indigenous crops, B – Use of cow dung, C – Financial burden

Answer 1

The correct option is B A – Reduced food price, B – Chemical fertilisers, C – Financial burden

Measure of green revolution	Pros	Cons
Use of high yield varieties	Increased crop production Farmers were profited Reduced food price	Extinction of indigenous varieties Lack of biodiversity in crops
Fertilisers and pesticides	High yield Reduced loss	Water and soil pollution Harmful for humans if consumed
Agricultural Machinery	Reduced labour cost	Add up financial burden Labourers lose job