Question

explain the shortcomings of the green revolution​

Answer 1

(i) Loss of soil fertility due to increased use of chemical fertilisers.

(ii) Continuous use of groundwater for tubewell irrigation has reduced the water table below the ground.

(iii) The chemical fertilisers, easily soluble in water, can dissolve in the groundwater and pollute it.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The usage of a high quantity of pesticides and insecticides incorporated toxicity in the plants. In order to protect crops from different types of disease caused by pest as well as the damages caused by insects, the farmers used pesticides and insecticides at a high amount.