During independence about 75 percent of the population was dependent on agriculture. The introduction of Green Revolution helped in the production of food grains with high yielding variety of seeds specially for wheat and rice. The use of seeds required the use of fertilisers and pesticides with regular supply of water. As a result in the first phase of green revolution, the use of  HYV seeds was restricted to states like Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu. The use of HYV seeds primarily benefited the wheat growing regions only. The spread of Green Revolution technology enabled India to achieve self sufficiency in food grains. As a result price of food grains declined. The green revolution benefited the small farmers as well as the rich farmers but since the small farmers were not able to obtain the required inputs, so they were always at risk.

Which state is more benefited due to Green Revolution ?

Punjab

The correct answer is option (2) : Punjab

Punjab was one of the primary regions where the Green Revolution's high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds and advanced agricultural techniques were implemented first. The state saw a significant increase in wheat and rice production due to the adoption of these new technologies, fertilizers, pesticides, and improved irrigation facilities. This led to substantial agricultural growth and productivity in Punjab, making it one of the most benefited states during the Green Revolution.