Which of the following statement(s) is correct regarding the Green Revolution?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → All of the above.
The Green Revolution was the large rise in crop yields brought about mainly by better crop varieties and modern farming. All three statements are taken from the book’s account of it.
Option (1) It succeeded in tripling the food supply. — Correct statement, but it is only one of the correct points, so on its own it is not the answer. The Green Revolution tripled the food supply, though this was still not enough for the growing population.
Option (2) It used agrochemicals. — Correct statement, but it is only one of the correct points, so on its own it is not the answer. Much of the higher yield came from agrochemicals (fertilisers and pesticides) and better management practices.
Option (3) It used improved crop varieties. — Correct statement, but it is only one of the correct points, so on its own it is not the answer. Part of the higher yield came from improved crop varieties.
NCERT Extract:
Biotechnological Applications in Agriculture – “… The Green Revolution succeeded in tripling the food supply but yet it was not enough to feed the growing human population. Increased yields have partly been due to the use of improved crop varieties, but mainly due to the use of better management practices and use of agrochemicals (fertilisers and pesticides).”