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The Green Revolution in India was aimed at improving which of the following?
Question

The Green Revolution in India was aimed at improving which of the following?

A.

Urban infrastructure

B.

Agricultural productivity

C.

International trade

D.

Industrial growth

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Agricultural productivity

Explanation:
• The Green Revolution focused on increasing agricultural productivity, especially wheat and rice.
• It introduced HYV seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, and modern farming techniques.
• Led to a major rise in food grain production in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

Information Booster:
• Key architect: M.S. Swaminathan (Father of Green Revolution in India).
• Started in the mid-1960s.
• Reduced India’s dependence on food imports.
• Improved rural mechanization (tractors, pump sets).
• First HYV seed used widely: Kalyan Sona (wheat).

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