Question

What is meant by the green revolution?

Answer 1

Green revolution:

1. The development of several high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice in the mid-1960s, as a result of various plant breeding techniques, led to a dramatic increase in food production in our country.
2. This phase is often referred to as the Green Revolution.
3. The green revolution was launched in India in the year 1965.
4. M. S Swaminathan is known as the father of the green revolution.
5. The green revolution aided India in meeting its national food production needs.
6. It led to a reduction in the import of food grains.
7. It increased the prosperity of the farmers.