The Green Revolution started in the year 1965 and the _____________ five year plan was between 1961-1966.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 3rd.
· The Green Revolution in India began in 1965, during the Third Five Year Plan (1961-1966). The Third Five Year Plan focused on agriculture and improving food production in India, but it was the Green Revolution that significantly boosted India's agricultural output, particularly in the production of wheat and rice.
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· Green Revolution: It introduced high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of seeds, especially for wheat and rice, along with the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and advanced irrigation techniques. The Green Revolution helped India become self-sufficient in food production.
· Third Five Year Plan: This plan aimed at making India self-reliant and focused on agriculture, education, and heavy industries. However, due to various issues such as the Indo-China war and poor monsoon, the agricultural sector needed more efforts, which led to the introduction of the Green Revolution.