Question

define the Green Revolution and give its merits and demerits also​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The green revolution occurred also known as the third agricultural revolution, is responsible for the increase of agricultural production worldwide during the 1960s.It introduced a high yielding variety of seeds and also increased the use of fertilizers.It was mainly intended to increase the production of food grains in India so they would have become self-sufficient.

Advantages:

Helped to reduce deforestation.

Provided an increase in crops.

Disadvantages:

High usage of chemicals/fertilizers causing soil contamination.

Lower overall soil quality.

Pollution of waterways due to high herbicide use.

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Answer 2

What are the merits and demerits of the Green Revolution? Green Revolution introduced a number of modern farming methods in India. ... Higher yield enabled farmers to sell the surplus food in the market and earn more. Pesticides and insecticides are able to protect the crops from pests and insects.

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