Green Revolution Definition

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The Green Revolution refers to:

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The Green Revolution refers to:

  1. Increase in forest cover
  2. Large increase in food grain production using HYV seeds ✓ Correct
  3. Development of organic farming
  4. Expansion of agricultural area
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The Green Revolution refers to the large increase in production of food grains using High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds, especially for wheat and rice.

Key Points:
  • Required fertiliser, pesticide in correct quantities and regular water supply.
  • Permanently broke stagnation in agriculture.
  • Enabled self-sufficiency in food grains.

📚 About this Topic — CH-2: INDIAN ECONOMY 1950–1990

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