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.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Only B.
· Statement A is incorrect. The Green Revolution in India was launched during the mid-1960s, specifically during the Third Five Year Plan (1961-1966), not during the Second Five Year Plan (1956-1961). The Green Revolution aimed to increase food grain production, especially in wheat and rice, through the use of high-yield variety (HYV) seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation.
· Statement B is correct. The long-term objectives of the Green Revolution were not limited to solving the hunger crisis but also included the modernization of agriculture, focusing on aspects like rural development, industrial development, infrastructure, and the availability of raw materials for other sectors. The overall goal was to ensure self-sufficiency in food production and support the development of the agricultural sector as a foundation for broader economic growth.
Information Booster:
· Second Five Year Plan (1956-1961): Focused on industrial development and heavy industries rather than agriculture.
· Third Five Year Plan (1961-1966): Shifted focus towards agriculture due to food shortages and aimed to increase agricultural productivity through the Green Revolution.