10. How has the Green Revolution in some areas resulted in short-term gains but
long-term losses to farmers? (AS)
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Answer:
The pests gained resistance power and hence the farmers have to go for more powerful pesticides and more disease resistant seeds. ... So, thought green revolution resulted in short term gains, farmers were at loss in long run.
Explanation:
Green Revolution is the increase in the productivity of agriculture through the use of modern, scientific and technological innovations. The Government of India has supported this by providing a high yielding variety of seeds, the quick maturing variety of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, of irrigated lands, etc.
However, it has benefited the farmers only in the short run, and it was a disaster in the long run. This can be proved in the following way:
1.The excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides had made the crops to grow artificially.
2. Chemical fertilizers and insecticides had negatively affected the fertility of the field.
3. It has depleted the soil of its replenishment quality of the hummus and led to soil erosion.
4. It has also polluted the water system around the field. The water reserves are also affected by this chemical.
5. The increase in the acidity level of the land has made it unfit for cultivation.
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