Correct option is B
During the first phase of the Green Revolution, which began in the mid-1960s, the use of High-Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilizers, and irrigation facilities was introduced primarily in economically advanced and well-irrigated regions. These areas were chosen for their better agricultural infrastructure.
• Punjab was the epicenter of the Green Revolution in India and witnessed massive agricultural productivity due to extensive irrigation and mechanization.
• Andhra Pradesh, especially regions like the Krishna and Godavari deltas, also benefited from the Green Revolution due to similar agricultural advantages and affluent farmers who could afford the inputs.
• The Green Revolution in India was spearheaded by M.S. Swaminathan, known as the Father of the Green Revolution.
• The main crops involved were wheat (mainly in Punjab, Haryana) and rice (in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu).
• The revolution helped India achieve self-sufficiency in food grain production.
• However, it led to regional imbalances and ecological concerns in the long run.