Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

In India initially HYVP was implemented in about how much area ?

Options:

5 million hectares

3 million hectares

4 million hectares

2 million hectares

Correct Answer:

2 million hectares

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - 2 million hectares

The High Yielding Variety Programme (HYVP) was initially implemented in India on about 2 million hectares. This program aimed to achieve food self-sufficiency by introducing new, high-yielding crop varieties along with improved fertilizers and pesticides.