Question

What is Green Revolution? Explain the main features of Green Revolution in India.

Answer 1

The Green Revolution is referred to as the process of increasing agricultural production by incorporating modern tools and techniques. It was launched in the year 1965 by the government of India with the help of a geneticist, now known as the father of the Green revolution (India) M.S. Swaminathan.
The main features of Green Revolutions are:
1. Using seeds with improved genetics (High Yielding Variety seeds).
2. Double cropping in the existing farmland.
3. The continuing expansion of farming areas.