Relative Price Decline Impact

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The decline in food grain prices during the Green Revolution particularly benefited:

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Question (English)

The decline in food grain prices during the Green Revolution particularly benefited:

  1. Rich industrialists
  2. Low-income groups who spend a large percentage of income on food ✓ Correct
  3. Foreign traders
  4. Big farmers
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Low-income groups benefited because they spend a large percentage of income on food.

Key Points:
  • Marketed surplus of rice and wheat led to price decline relative to other items.
  • Government could procure sufficient food grains to build buffer stocks.

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

This multiple choice question is from CH-2: INDIAN ECONOMY 1950–1990, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-2: INDIAN ECONOMY 1950–1990 to strengthen your preparation.

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