Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:

Which of the following statement correctly demonstrates the meaning of 'Green Revolution' in the context of India?

Options:

Large increase in agriculture production resulting from the use of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds.

Large increase in production of various food grains resulting from the use of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds.

Large increase in production of  mainly wheat and rice resulting from the use of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds.

Large increase in production of various food grains and oil seeds resulting from the use of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds.

Correct Answer:

Large increase in production of  mainly wheat and rice resulting from the use of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds.

Explanation:

The stagnation in agriculture during the colonial rule was permanently broken by the green revolution. This refers to the large increase in production of food grains resulting from the use of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds especially for wheat and rice.