Which of the following is associated with a rapid increase in the production of horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables and flowers?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Golden Revolution
The Golden Revolution is the fast growth in horticulture: fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices. India is now a world leader in mangoes, bananas and coconuts, and the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables.
Option (1) Green Revolution — Incorrect. It raised the output of food grains such as wheat and rice through HYV seeds.
Option (2) Golden Revolution — Correct. It stands for the growth of horticultural crops.
Option (3) White Revolution — Incorrect. It is the rise in milk production, linked with Operation Flood.
Option (4) Blue Revolution — Incorrect. It is the rise in fish production.
Note: The NCERT book (2026-27) names the Golden Revolution only in its exercises, but NTA asks questions on it, so such questions are included here. The White Revolution and the Blue Revolution are not in the book. They are explained here for the benefit of students.
NCERT (2026-27): “5.5 Diversification into Productive Activities … Horticulture sector contributes nearly one-third of the value of agriculture output and six per cent of Gross Domestic Product of India. India has emerged as a world leader in producing a variety of fruits like mangoes, bananas, coconuts, cashew nuts and a number of spices and is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables. …” |