Which of the following was a major criticism of the Green Revolution in India?
The correct answer is (d) It led to regional and crop imbalances
Explanation:
. Green Revolution mainly benefited wheat and rice crops
. Punjab, Haryana and western UP gained more than other regions
. Rain-fed and eastern regions were left behind
. This created inter-regional and inter-crop imbalance
Information Booster:
. Introduced in mid-1960s
. Focused on HYV seeds, irrigation and fertilizers
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90 Mins English English100 Questions100 Marks90 Mins English English40 Questions30 Marks25 Mins EnglishWhich of the following was a major criticism of the Green Revolution in India?
The “National Mission on High Yielding Seeds” aims to:
The Green Revolution in India was aimed at improving which of the following?
Which state became the leading beneficiary of the Green Revolution in India?
The success of the Green Revolution was dependent on institutional support. Which organisation played a key role in agricultural research and the dissemination of HYV seeds in India?
The Green Revolution was introduced to counter food shortages. Which region(s) was/were the initial focus of the Green Revolution?
Chemical fertilisers were used intensively during the Green Revolution. What was the result of their overuse?
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