During mid 1960, India had to import food grains from other countries. Which of the following was the most important reason for the same?

War with China and Pakistan in 1960s two consecutive droughts during mid-1960s High Rate of population growth two successive floods during mid-1960s

two consecutive droughts during mid-1960s

After Independence, the immediate goal of the Government was to increase foodgrains production by (i) switching over from cash crops to food crops; (ii) intensification of cropping over already cultivated land; and (iii) increasing cultivated area by bringing cultivable and fallow land under plough. Initially, this strategy helped in increasing foodgrains production. But agricultural production stagnated during late –1950s. To overcome this problem, Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP) and Intensive Agricultural Area Programme (IAAP) were launched. But two consecutive droughts during mid-1960s resulted in food crisis in the country. Consequently, foodgrains were imported from other countries.