Question

The Green Revolution succeeded in tripling the food supply but yet it was not enough to feed the growing human population. Increased yield have mainly been due to the use of:
a. Improved crop varieties
b. Better management practices
c. Agrochemicals (fertilisers and pesticides)

• A. a and b
• B. b and c
• C. a and c
• D. a, b and c

Answer 1

The correct option is C a and c

The Green Revolution succeeded in tripling the food supply but yet it was not enough to feed the growing human population. Increased yield have mainly been due to improved crop variety by the use of HYV (high yielding variety) crops and agrochemicals (fertilisers and pesticides).

Green revolution failed in better management practices, resulting in harm to the environment causing soil and water toxicity, soil erosion, etc.