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Which of the following statements regarding the Green Revolution in India is/are correct? 1. It primarily focused on increasing the production of coarse cereals and pulses. 2. Dr. Norman Borlaug is known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India. 3. The use of High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds was a key component of the strategy. 4. Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh were the major beneficiaries in the initial phase.

Q2easy

The term 'Evergreen Revolution' is associated with:

Q3medium

Which of the following was NOT a direct consequence of the Green Revolution in India?

Q4easy

Consider the following statements regarding the technological components of the Green Revolution: 1. It involved the introduction of dwarf varieties of wheat and semi-dwarf varieties of rice. 2. It promoted the exclusive use of traditional organic manures. 3. Expansion of assured irrigation facilities was crucial for its success. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5easy

What was the primary objective of the Green Revolution in India?