Question

Explain the merits and demerits of the Green Revolution.

Answer 1

Answer:

Merits

1)The country didn't suffered from scarcity of food.

2) Genetically modified crops are not affected by pests and are able to survive in adverse conditions due to which we can export a good quality of food grains and fruits.

Green Revolution don't have any demerits

Answer 2

Answer:merits of green revolution -

1) higher yeild.

2) pesticides and insecticide are able to protect the crop from insects and pests.

3) A good irrigation system is able to enhance crop production.

4) machines like harvester,tractor and thresher made harvesting faster and easier.

demerits of Green revolution -

1) loss of soil fertility due to increased use of chemical fertilizers.

2) continous use of groundwater has reduced the water table below the ground.

3) the chemical fertilizer are easily soluble in water can pollute groundwater.

4) excessive use of fertilizer can also make soil alkaline and unfit for cultivation.

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