Question

name the three main components of green revolution​

Answer 1

There were three basic elements in the method of the Green Revolution

• There were three basic elements in the method of the Green RevolutionContinuing expansion of farming areas
• There were three basic elements in the method of the Green RevolutionContinuing expansion of farming areasDouble-cropping in the existing farmland
• There were three basic elements in the method of the Green RevolutionContinuing expansion of farming areasDouble-cropping in the existing farmlandUsing seeds with improved genetics.

The area of land under cultivation was being increased from 1947 itself. But this was not enough to meet the rising demand. Though other methods were required, the expansion of cultivable land also had to continue. So, the Green Revolution continued with this quantitative expansion of farmlands.

Double cropping was a primary feature of the Green Revolution. Instead of one crop season per year, the decision was made to have two crop seasons per year. The one-season-per-year practice was based on the fact that there is only one rainy season annually. Water for the second phase now came from huge irrigation projects. Dams were built and other simple irrigation techniques were also adopted.

Using seeds with superior genetics was the scientific aspect of the Green Revolution. The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (which was established by the British in 1929) was reorganized in 1965 and then again in 1973. It developed new strains of high yield variety seeds, mainly wheat and rice and also millet and corn.

The Green Revolution was a technology package comprising material components of improved high yielding varieties of two staple cereals (rice and wheat), irrigation or controlled water supply and improved moisture utilization, fertilizers, and pesticides, and associated management skills.

Answer 2

(1)Chemical fertilizers

(2)Expansion of irrigation

(3)Increased area under farmland