Question

What kind of environmental problems did the spread of green revolution create?

Answer 1

Green revolution is associated with loss of soil fertility due to increased use of chemical fertilisers.Also continuous use of groundwater for tubewell irrigation has reduced the water-table below the ground. Environmental resources like soil fertility and ground water are built up over many years. Once destroyed it is difficult to restore them.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• The 'Green Revolution' has brought in several environmental imbalances.

• The High Yielding Variety seeds usage required plenty of water.

• Number of tube wells were increased over the years, the ground water level fell rapidly which meant that less ground water is available for future use.

• Green Revolution resulted in loss of soil fertility.

• The soil was deprived of normal production of micro - organisms.

• Chemical fertilizers polluted ground waters, rivers, lakes, etc.

• Thus, it resulted in ever-increasing costs of farmers.