CA Foundation P4 · Chapter 10 · Question 8 of 15
The Green Revolution in India, which began in the mid-1960s, was based mainly on:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) High-yielding variety seeds, chemical fertilisers and assured irrigation
Explanation
The Green Revolution introduced HYV seeds (especially of wheat and later rice), along with fertilisers, pesticides and irrigation, leading to a large increase in foodgrain output. The expansion of dairy cooperatives is associated with the White Revolution (Operation Flood).
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