The spurt of agricultural growth by introduction of package technology comprising high yielding varieties of seeds along with chemical fertilizers in parts of India is known as
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Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Green Revolution
NCERT (2026-27): “New seed varieties of wheat (Mexico) and rice (Philippines) known as high yielding varieties (HYVs) were available for cultivation by mid-1960s. India took advantage of this and introduced package technology comprising HYVs, along with chemical fertilisers in irrigated areas of Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. … This spurt of agricultural growth came to be known as ‘Green Revolution’.” |