Question

green revolution merits and demerits​

Answer 1

Merits -

Increased yield.

More number of grains on the same piece of land.

Demerits-

Increased irrigation required leading to depletion of water resources.

The large quantities of pesticides and fertilizers used degrade the quality of the soil.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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. A good irrigation system is able to enhance crop production. Loss of soil fertility due to increased use of chemical fertilisers.