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Flashcards on Green Revolution in India
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What is the Green Revolution?
A period of agricultural transformation with increased production.
Who is the father of the Green Revolution in India?
M.S. Swaminathan.
When did the Green Revolution start in India?
Late 1960s.
What crop varieties were introduced during the Green Revolution?
High-yielding varieties of wheat and rice.
What was the main goal of the Green Revolution?
To make India self-sufficient in food grains.
Which chemical inputs were used extensively in the Green Revolution?
Fertilizers and pesticides.
How did irrigation play a role in the Green Revolution?
Expanded irrigation infrastructure boosted crop production.
Which states in India first adopted Green Revolution technologies?
Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
What environmental issues are linked to the Green Revolution?
Soil degradation, depletion of water resources, and pesticide pollution.
Did the Green Revolution affect all farmers equally?
No, it benefited larger farmers more than small-scale farmers.
What was the impact of the Green Revolution on food security in India?
It greatly improved food security by increasing grain production.
How did the Green Revolution alter farming techniques?
Adoption of mechanization and advanced agricultural practices.
What are some criticisms of the Green Revolution?
Economic disparity among farmers and ecological damage.
Which country's Green Revolution inspired India's?
Mexico's.
What was the impact of the Green Revolution on India's GDP?
A significant contribution to the agricultural sector's GDP.
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Who was primarily responsible for the development of high-yielding varieties of crops in India's Green Revolution?
Norman Borlaug
M.S. Swaminathan
Vandana Shiva
Henry Wallace
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During which decade did the Green Revolution begin in India?
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
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Which of the following crops saw significant yield improvements during the Green Revolution?
Sugarcane
Maize
Wheat
Cotton
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What was a major environmental consequence of the Green Revolution?
Increased wildlife habitats
Soil degradation
Improved air quality
Lower energy consumption
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What was the primary goal of the Green Revolution?
To increase food grain production
To promote organic farming
To reduce agricultural exports
To diversify crop production
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The Green Revolution had the most significant impact on which Indian states first?
Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka
Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan
West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam
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Which farming practice did not significantly change during the Green Revolution in India?
Use of fertilizers
Crop rotation
Irrigation techniques
Seed selection
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What aspect of the Green Revolution led to short-term economic gains but long-term ecological damage?
Organic farming methods
Excessive use of chemicals
Reduction in farming subsidies
International trade policies
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What was an unintended negative social impact of the Green Revolution?
Increased disparity between large and small farmers
Increased urban migration
Decrease in agricultural workforce
Higher levels of education among rural populations
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The success of the Green Revolution primarily led to India's self-sufficiency in which commodity?
Dairy products
Food grains
Meat products
Vegetable oils
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