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Which of the following are the technological reforms of agriculture?

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Mechanization, irrigation
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Improved seed, Chemical fertilizer, Insecticides
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Media Campaign, Agricultural research
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
The following technological reforms introduced by the government in the interest of farmers after independence are as follows:

1.IMPROVED TOOLS AND MECHANISATION: The animal drawn plough is now gradually been replaced by tractors with detachable parts like Harrow, tiller and other parts for harvesting.

2. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION: The technological Revolution has also benefited agriculture sector. Farmers are not able to take their surplus farm produce to the market.

3. IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT: Under the five year plans extension of irrigation facilities has received great emphasis. The objective is not only to create the potential but also to increase its utilisation.

4. SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETINS: special weather bulletins are now being broadcasted and telecast over radio and television respectively. These bulletins have greatly benefited the farmers in scheduling their crop production programs.

5. CERTIFIED AND QUALITY SEED DISTRIBUTION:

The seeds are now standardized based on climate and soil condition with changes from place to place and time to time. Some of the seeds called High Yielding Varieties(HYV) have been included under the technology mission for distribution among farmers.

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