First Phase Green Revolution States
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Question (English)
The first phase of the Green Revolution (mid-1960s to mid-1970s) was restricted to:
- Bihar, Odisha and Assam
- Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu ✓ Correct
- Rajasthan, MP and Gujarat
- Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
First phase was restricted to affluent states: Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
Key Points:
- Primarily benefited wheat-growing regions only.
- Required reliable irrigation and financial resources.
- Second phase (mid-1970s to mid-1980s) spread to more states and crops.
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