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Download Solution PDFThe Green Revolution started in the year 1965 and the __________ five year plan was between 1961-1966.
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- The Green Revolution in India started in the year 1965.
- The 3rd Five-Year Plan was between 1961-1966.
- The Green Revolution aimed to increase agricultural production through the use of high-yield variety seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation.
- This revolution led to a significant increase in food grain production, especially in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
- The success of the Green Revolution made India self-sufficient in food grains and transformed the country from a food-deficient to a food-surplus nation.
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- The First Five-Year Plan was from 1951 to 1956, focusing on the agricultural sector.
- The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) emphasized industrialization.
- The Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966) aimed at making India self-reliant and self-generating in food grains.
- The Green Revolution was a part of the third plan and continued into the subsequent plans.
- It involved the introduction of new agricultural technologies and practices to increase productivity and ensure food security.
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