Which state became the leading beneficiary of the Green Revolution in India?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) Punjab

Explanation:

• Punjab emerged as the leading beneficiary of the Green Revolution in India during the late 1960s and 1970s.
• Introduction of HYV (High Yielding Variety) seeds, chemical fertilizers, and irrigation facilities led to a dramatic rise in wheat and rice production.
• Punjab became the food bowl of India, contributing significantly to the central pool of grains.

Information Booster:

• The Green Revolution in India started in 1966-67, spearheaded by M.S. Swaminathan.
• Key crops: Wheat (Punjab, Haryana, Western UP) and Rice (Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu).
• Led to self-sufficiency in food grains by the 1970s.
• It was supported by World Bank and international research institutions (IRRI & CIMMYT).
• India shifted from a food-deficit to a food-surplus nation.