Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Change and Development in Rural Society

Question:

In the year 1965, the government of India launched the Green Revolution with the help of a geneticist, M.S. Swaminathan. Which one of the following is not an aspect of green revolution?

Options:

Use of chemical Fertilizers and pesticides

Increasing production of fruits and vegetables and other horticultural products

High Yielding Variety Seeds

Irrigation

Correct Answer:

Increasing production of fruits and vegetables and other horticultural products

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: Increasing production of fruits and vegetables and other horticultural products

Option 1: Use of chemical Fertilizers and pesticides: This was a key aspect of the Green Revolution. These chemicals helped increase crop yields by providing nutrients and controlling pests.
Option 2: Increasing production of fruits and vegetables and other horticultural products: This statement is incorrect. The Green Revolution primarily focused on staple food grains like wheat and rice. Production of fruits and vegetables and other horticultural products is a key aspect of Golden Revolution and NOT Green Revolution.
Option 3: High Yielding Variety Seeds (HYV Seeds): This was another fundamental aspect of green revolution. HYV seeds were bred to produce higher yields compared to traditional varieties.
Option 4: Irrigation: The Green Revolution heavily relied on improved irrigation systems to ensure a steady water supply for HYV seeds, which typically require more water than traditional varieties.