Social Sciences, asked by TochitelNaroc, 1 year ago

Merits and demerits of green revolution

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Answered by TejuKamath
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Merits:
India became self sufficient in food grains
Farmers got better income
There was overall economic improvement in the nation
Modernization of farming got a boost
Agro-based industries got a boost

Demerits:
HYV seeds and chemical fertilizers used in Green Revolution would reduce soil fertility in the long run
They need plenty of water
Water pollution took place
Excess use of tube wells reduces groundwater level
Answered by BoldStyle
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Merits of green revolution :-

♥ Higher yield due to the use of HYV seeds.

♥ Machines like harvesters and tractors have made ploughing and harvesting faster and easier .

♥ 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 .

Demerits of the Green Revolution

♥ Loss of soil fertility due to increased use of chemical fertilisers.

♥ Continuous use of groundwater for tubewell irrigation has reduced the water table below the ground .

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

♥ They can kill bacteria and other micro -organisms helpful for the soil .

♥ Excessive use of fertilisers can also make the soil alkaline and unfit for cultivation.

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