The green revolution movement lasted from ________.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) 1967 to 1978

Explanation:
• The phase of the Green Revolution in India spanned primarily from 1967 to 1978. This transformative initiative fundamentally changed India from a food-deficient, aid-dependent nation into a food-surplus country.
• It introduced High Yielding Varieties (HYVs) of seeds, especially for wheat and rice, alongside chemical fertilizers, modern irrigation setups, and mechanized farming equipment like tractors.
• The first phase focused on states with established irrigation facilities, such as Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh, leading to an immediate boom in domestic food grain production.

Information Booster:
• Globally, Dr. Norman Borlaug is hailed as the 'Father of the Green Revolution'. In India, the program was spearheaded by geneticist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan.

Additional Knowledge:
• Options A, B, and D: These ranges do not accurately match the core historical period defined by economic historians for the primary execution and structural consolidation of the Green Revolution in India.