INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Due to large dependency on manual labour, poor administratives services and poor storage facilities the Green Revolution in India was not fully successful. Thus, benefiting a small section of the society. Thus, The correct answer is Option D.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Green Revolution within India led to an increase in agricultural production, especially in Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. Major milestones in this undertaking were the development of a high-yielding variety of seeds of wheat and rust-resistant strains of wheat.

Detailed explanation-3: -The introduction of high-yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds and the improved quality of fertilizers and irrigation techniques led to the increase in the production to make the country self-sufficient in food grains, thus improving agriculture in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The wheat crops got maximum benefit from the green revolution in India. Between 1967-68 the production of wheat crops grew more than three times. There was also an overall increase in agricultural produce, especially food grains.

Detailed explanation-5: -The great improvement in the production of food grains and other agricultural produce during the period 1960-80 is described as Green Revolution in Indian agriculture. It is known as the Golden Era of Indian agriculture.