Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:

Identify the second phase of Green Revolution.

Options:

Mid 1960s to Mid 1970s

Mid 1970s to Mid 1980s

Mid 1980s to Mid 1990s

Mid 1950s to Mid 1960s

Correct Answer:

Mid 1970s to Mid 1980s

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Mid 1970s to Mid 1980s

In the second phase of the green revolution (mid-1970s to mid-1980s), the HYV technology spread to a larger number of states and benefited more variety of crops. The spread of green revolution technology enabled India to achieve self-sufficiency in food grains; we no longer had to be at the mercy of America, or any other nation, for meeting our nation’s food requirements.