The Green revolution started in the year 1965 and the _____________ five-year plan of India was between 1961-66.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) third.
· The Green Revolution in India officially started in 1965, focusing on increasing agricultural production through modern techniques, high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, and improved irrigation facilities.
· The Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966) laid the foundation for agricultural development and industrial growth, which supported the implementation of the Green Revolution.
Third Five-Year Plan:
· Duration: 1961–1966.
· Primary Objective: To make India self-sufficient in food grain production and reduce imports.
· It marked the beginning of systematic agricultural reforms, paving the way for the Green Revolution.
· Introduction of HYV seeds for crops like wheat and rice.
· Adoption of modern technologies like fertilizers, pesticides, and mechanized farming.
· Development of irrigation infrastructure.