Assertion: Green Revolution increased the regional inequalities.
Reason: Green Revolution was promoted mainly in the western and southern parts of the country, and in Punjab, Haryana, and western U.P.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

The correct answer is Option 1: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Assertion: Green Revolution increased the regional inequalities. This is correct. While the Green Revolution significantly boosted agricultural productivity and output in certain regions of India, such as Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh, it did not have the same level of impact in other regions. This disparity in the adoption and benefits of Green Revolution technologies and practices led to increased economic disparities between regions.
Reason: Green Revolution was promoted mainly in the western and southern parts of the country, and in Punjab, Haryana, and western U.P. This is also correct.

The reason provided also aligns with this assertion i.e. it explains the assertion clearly as to why Green Revolution increased the regional inequalities. The Green Revolution was primarily promoted in the western and southern parts of India, as well as in specific states like Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh. These regions received more government support, investment in infrastructure, and access to new agricultural technologies and inputs compared to other regions. As a result, the areas where the Green Revolution was implemented saw significant increases in agricultural productivity and income, exacerbating the regional inequalities that already existed in the country.