Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:

Which states initially benefited from the use of HYV seeds during the first phase of the green revolution?

Options:

Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu

Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan

Punjab, West Bengal, and Karnataka

Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer:

Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

In the first phase of the green revolution (approximately mid 1960s upto mid 1970s), the use of HYV seeds was restricted to the more affluent states such as Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.