Question

Defination of the green revolution and discause the positive and negative impact of the revolution

Answer 1

The green revolution is a major increase in crop production by use of chemicals and development of farming technology. It was initiated in India in 1960's

The GR had developed Agro-Technology, and boosted the amount of Agricultural land in India and increased crop production. However, it resulted in the destruction of forests to make agricultural land, and the overuse of chemicals has harmed the environment and reduced soil fertility