Correct option is A
· The Green Revolution refers to the period during the 1960s and 1970s when agricultural production was significantly increased, particularly in developing countries like India, through the adoption of modern tools, techniques, and high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of crops.
· This revolution played a crucial role in improving food security, especially by introducing chemical fertilizers, pesticides, modern irrigation techniques, and mechanized farming.
· The Green Revolution was particularly transformative in India, where it helped the country transition from being a food-deficient nation to one of the world's largest producers of food. The efforts led to a substantial increase in the production of staple crops like wheat and rice.
Additional Information:
- Norman Borlaug, an American agronomist, is often credited with pioneering the Green Revolution through his development of high-yielding varieties of wheat.
- The Green Revolution helped reduce food imports and enhanced the agricultural infrastructure, although it also raised concerns about environmental sustainability, overuse of chemicals, and inequalities in rural areas.
Other Options:
· Green Technology: While green technology refers to the development and use of environmentally friendly technologies, it does not specifically pertain to the increase of agricultural production.
· Food Revolution: This is not a recognized term in the context of agricultural production; it may refer more broadly to changes in food production, consumption, or distribution patterns.
· Agricultural Technology: While agricultural technology is part of the Green Revolution, this term is broader and includes all tools, techniques, and innovations used in farming. However, "Green Revolution" specifically refers to the historical period and its impact on agricultural productivity.
