Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:

In which year did the "Green revolution" start in India?

Options:

Mid of 1940's to the mid of 1950's

Mid of 1950's to the mid of 1960's

Mid of 1960's to the mid of 1970's

Mid of 1980's to the mid of 1990's

Correct Answer:

Mid of 1960's to the mid of 1970's

Explanation:

The Green Revolution in India was initiated in the 1960s by introducing high-yielding varieties of rice and wheat to increase food production in order to alleviate hunger and poverty.