<p>Consider the following two statements, one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The dry zone of India has a predominantly agrarian economy.
Reason (R) : It has large potential for the second Green Revolution.
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Correct Answer:
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Green Revolution can be brought in dry zones of India by providing irrigation facility. Agriculture is the base of the economy of these areas. Thus, Assertion (A) and Reason (R), both are true however, Reason (R) does not explain the Assertion (A).
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Green Revolution was the result of adaptation of the new Agricultural Strategy, which was introduced in the 20th century during decades of –
Correct Answer:
(C) Sixties
Green Revolution started in the 7th decade in the year 1966 which was its first stage and underwent till 1981. In the first stage, Haryana, Punjab and Western Uttar Pradesh were included. The second stage commenced from 1981 till 1995 and third stage started in 1995, which included all the States of India.
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The term 'Evergreen Revolution' has been used for increasing agricultural production in India by –
Correct Answer:
(B) M.S. Swaminathan
The term 'Evergreen Revolution' was used for increasing agricultural production in India. It was used by Father of India's Green Revolution, Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. He described 'Evergreen Revolution' as increasing productivity in perpetuity without ecological harm. Dr. Swaminathan has proposed the following steps for the second Green Revolution.
Use of bio-fertilizers and compost along with chemical fertilizers.
Rainwater harvesting land development to get facilities like industries.
Emphasis on agricultural economic zones and contract farming.
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Norman Ernest Borlaug who is regarded as the father of the Green Revolution is from which country?
Correct Answer:
(A) United States of America
Norman Ernest Borlaug was born on 25 March 1914 in Cresco, Iowa, U.S. He took up an agricultural research position in Mexico, where he developed semi-dwarf, high yield, disease-resistant wheat varieties. During the mid-20th century, Borlaug led the introduction of these high-yielding varieties combined with modern agricultural production techniques to Mexico, Pakistan, and India. He is one of seven people to have won the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. He was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian honour in 2006.
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Green revolution means –
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(C) High yield variety programme
Green Revolution means using high-yielding varieties of seeds, modifying farm equipment, and substantially increasing chemical fertilizers. In, India Green Revolution began in 1966-67. High yield varieties programme started in India with the help of Rockefeller Foundation based in the U.S.A.
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Green revolution is related to
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(C) Wheat production
The Green Revolution in India was started in 1966-67 which led to increase in food grain production. The main development was higher yielding varieties of wheat which increased the production to 2.5 times. Its credit is given to American Agronomist Dr. Norman Borlaug and M.S. Swaminathan of India.
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Which one of the following crops is the highest beneficiary of the Green Revolution in both production and productivity:
Correct Answer:
(D) Wheat
Wheat is the highest beneficiary of the Green Revolution in both production and productivity followed by rice. The production of wheat was 12.3 million ton before the Green Revolution which increased to 69.68 million tons in 2000-01. In 2020-21 (4th Advance Esti.) it was recorded at 109.5 million tonnes. This became possible because of the increase in yield per hectare.
Ques: 8
After Independence India progressed maximum-
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(D) In the production of Wheat
India achieved maximum growth in the production of wheat after Independence. This growth was propelled by the Green Revolution introduced in 1966-67.
Ques: 9
Which was the main crop used in the Green Revolution?
Correct Answer:
(D) Mexican wheat
In the decade of 1970, the introduction of high yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of chemical fertilizers and irrigation is termed as Green Revolution in India. The credit for Green Revolution is given to Norman Borlaug (in Global context) and M.S. Swaminathan (in the Indian context). The main crop used in Green Revolution was Mexican Wheat received from Borlaug's International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre based in Mexico.
Ques: 10
What is true about the second green revolution in India?
It aims at further increasing the production of wheat and rice in areas already benefited from the green revolution.
It aims at extending seed-water-fertilizer technology to areas which hitherto could not benefit from green revolution.
It aims at increasing yields of crops other than those used for the green revolution in the beginning.
It aims at integrating cropping with animal husbandry, social forestry and fishing.
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Correct Answer:
(C) 2 and 4
The Second Green Revolution in India aims at extending seed, water, fertilizer and technology to areas which could not be benefited from the Green Revolution and integrating agriculture with animal husbandry, social forestry and fi shing. It does not aim to yield the crop other than used in the Green Revolution in the beginning. Thus, statement II and IV are correct.
Ques: 11
Select the component of the Green Revolution by using the given code :
High-yielding varieties of seeds
Irrigation
Rural Electrification
Rural roads and marketing
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Correct Answer:
(D) All four
In 1965, the introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds (hybrid seeds), increased use of chemical fertilizers, irrigation, rural electrification and connectivity to the market places through roads led to the increase in production needed to make the country self-sufficient in food grains which was called as Green Revolution. Thus, all the four components were part of the Green Revolution.
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Consider the following two statements, one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Green Revolution has resulted in the growth of food grain production in India.
Reason (R) : Regional disparities have been aggravated due the green revolution in India.
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Correct Answer:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
The Green Revolution in India was a period when agriculture in India resulted in the growth of food grain production. The adoption of new agricultural technology, high yielding variety of seeds, plant breeding, irrigation etc. increased the production of food grain. Thus Assertion (A) is correct. Green Revolution spread only in irrigated and high potential rain fed areas. The villages or regions without the access to sufficient water were left out. Thus, it led to regional disparities. Thus, Reason (R) is correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).