Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Politics of Planned Development

Question:

Which of the following regions did not become agriculturally prosperous because of Green Revolution?

Options:

Punjab

Himachal Pradesh

Western Uttar Pradesh

Haryana

Correct Answer:

Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Himachal Pradesh

The green revolution delivered only a moderate agricultural growth (mainly a rise in wheat production) and raised the availability of food in the country, but increased polarization between classes and regions. Some regions like Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh became agriculturally prosperous, while others remained backward.