Read the following about the Green Revolution in India.

A. The revolution was launched to address India's hunger crisis during the second Five Year Plan.

B. The long term objectives included overall agriculture modernization based on rural development, industrial development; infrastructure, raw material etc.

Identify the CORRECT statement/statements.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Both A and B.

Key Points

The Green Revolution was initiated as a response to the hunger crisis that India faced post-independence.
The goal was to increase food production to achieve self-sufficiency in crops like rice and wheat.
High-yield variety (HYV) seeds, particularly of wheat and rice, were introduced and distributed among farmers of Punjab Haryana Western U.P. and Northern Rajasthan.
The revolution also involved increased use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation facilities.
The father of Indian Green Revolution is Dr. M. S. Swaminathan.
Long term goals involved enhancing infrastructure, supporting industrial development, and ensuring that agriculture could provide the necessary raw materials for various industries.