Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Economics

Question:

Who is known as "The Father of Green Revolution" in the world?

Options:

M. S. Swaminathan

Norman E. Borlaug

William Gande

Verghese Kurien

Correct Answer:

Norman E. Borlaug

Explanation:
Green Revolution was started in the Third Five Year Plan. The most positive effect of Green Revolution was on wheat. There was 500% increase in crop production. M.S.Swaminathan, Indian geneticist and international administrator, renowned for his leading role in India's "Green Revolution," while Norman E. Borlaug is called "The Father of Green Revolution" in the world.