Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Economics

Question:

Who is known as the ‘Father of Green Revolution’ in India?

Options:

Verghese Kurien

M.S. Swaminathan

Dr. Lalji Singh

Dr. Balram Jakhad

Correct Answer:

M.S. Swaminathan

Explanation:

The person known as the "Father of Green Revolution" in India is M.S. Swaminathan. He played a crucial role in introducing and promoting high-yielding varieties of seeds and modern agricultural techniques, which significantly increased agricultural productivity in India during the 1960s and 1970s