Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Who is known as the father of Green Revolution in India?

Options:

M S Swaminathan

Rajendra Singh Paroda

Vergese Kurien

Subrahmaniam Nagarajan

Correct Answer:

M S Swaminathan

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → M S Swaminathan

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is known as the "Father of the Green Revolution in India." He played a crucial role in introducing and promoting high-yielding varieties of wheat, which significantly increased agricultural productivity and helped alleviate food shortages in India during the 1960s and 1970s.