Question

The agenda of farmers changed after the Green revolution in independent India. Why did the Green Revolution halt the farmer movements in India?

• A. Introduction of pesticides and fertilizers
• B. Subsidised land revenue rates
• C. Higher-yielding variety of seeds
• D. Land reforms

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Higher-yielding variety of seeds

Although the farmer movements led to reforms in agricultural laws and tenancy, its intensity reduced after the Green Revolution. This was due to the increase in the production of food grains using modern technology. Seeds were cheaper and gave higher yield. The use of fertilizers and pesticides helped increase crop yield. However, not all farmers could afford the technology. The disparity between the financial situation of farmers has led to other farmer movements. In recent times, farmers have put forward new demands like asking for an appropriate price for their agricultural products.