Question

Which one of the following statement is not true regarding Green Revolution?


(a)Increased production of Wheat and Rice-

(b)Use of HYV seeds ,fertiliser and modern farming methods-

(c)Downfall in agriculture production ​

Answer 1

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding the Green Revolution? The downfall in agricultural production (C)

Explanation:

• The main goal of the Green revolution is to increase agricultural production.

• The government used HYV (High Yielding Variety) seeds, fertilizers, pesticides to increase the production of crops.

• Modern tools and techniques were used in cultivating and harvesting the crops.

• Norman Ernest Borlaug is the one who coined the term "Green Revolution."

• M.S. Swaminathan plays a vital role in contributing to India's Green revolution.

Answer 2

GREEN REVOLUTION

Answer :-

Option (c) Downfall in agriculture production is not true regarding Green Revolution.

Reason: Green revolution is a revolution which aims at increasing the production of food grains with the use of latest farming techniques, fertilizers, HYV seeds etc. which means an increase in agriculture production and not a downfall.

The above explanation makes the other two options as incorrect w.r.t. the question.

More information about Green Revolution :-

• Green Revolution in India commenced in 1966 under the leadership of Indira Gandhi.
• Green Revolution boosted our economy and made India one of the leading agricultural nations.
• Green Revolution in India was launched with the help of M.S. Swaminathan.