GK
INDIAN ECONOMY
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Question
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The impact of Green Revolution was felt most in the case of
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wheat
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rice
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pulses
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oilseeds
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Wheat gave the best results. Due to this, the Green Revolution is also called the “Wheat Revolution.”
Detailed explanation-2: -The Green Revolution resulted in increased production of food grains (especially wheat and rice) and was in large part due to the introduction into developing countries of new, high-yielding varieties, beginning in the mid-20th century with Borlaug’s work.
Detailed explanation-3: -Question: Why was the initial impact of the Green Revolution limited to wheat and only to a few regions? Answer: It was limited to wheat because HYV seeds were available only for wheat. Its impact was limited only to a few regions as the HYV seeds need higher inputs which only the rich farmers can afford.
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