Question
Download Solution PDFWhich type of seeds played an important role in Green Revolution in India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is High Yielding Variety.
Key Points
- The Green Revolution started in 1965 with the first introduction of High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds in Indian agriculture.
- In 1965, the government with the help of Indian geneticists M.S. Swaminathan, known as the father of the Green Revolution, launched the Green Revolution.
- The movement lasted from 1967 to 1978 and was a great success.
- This was coupled with better and efficient irrigation and the correct use of fertilizers to boost the crop.
- The result of the Green Revolution was to make India self-sufficient when it came to food grains.
- These HYV seeds had more success with the wheat crop and were highly effective in regions that had proper irrigation.
Additional Information
Other Revolutions:
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REVOLUTION |
RELATED TO |
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Blue |
Fish Production |
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Green |
Agriculture Production |
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Black |
Petroleum Production |
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Grey |
Fertilizer Production |
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Pink |
Onions, Prawn Production |
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Red |
Meat, Tomato Production |
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Silver |
Egg Production |
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Silver Fibre |
Cotton Production |
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