Question

What is a green revolution? What were its disadvantages?

Answer 1

Green revolution

1. It is the increased production of food achieved by the increased use of fertilizers, pesticides, weedicides, and a high-yielding variety of crops.
2. It was led by American scientist Norman Borlaug.
3. In India, the green revolution started in 1960 under the leadership of M.S. Swaminathan.

Disadvantages of the green revolution

1. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers increased the chemical content in the food, which is harmful to the health.
2. It reduces the nutrient quality of the food.