The Green Revolution was successful in Punjab, Haryana, __________ and some parts of Rajasthan.
Uttar Pradesh
The Green Revolution was a period when agriculture in India was converted into an industrial system due to the adoption of modern methods and technology, such as High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds, tractors, irrigation facilities, pesticides, and fertilizers. This initiative was primarily focused on improving crop production, especially wheat and rice.
The Green Revolution was not uniformly successful across all parts of India. Its impact was most significant in regions that had access to adequate water supply for irrigation and where farmers were willing and able to adopt the new technologies and inputs. These regions included:
These states already had relatively better irrigation infrastructure compared to other parts of the country. The focus was heavily on states with existing agricultural potential that could leverage the new seeds and technologies effectively.
Among the given options and aligning with the historically documented reach of the Green Revolution, Uttar Pradesh, particularly its western districts, was a major beneficiary and contributor to the success of this agricultural transformation. The availability of canal irrigation and the responsive farming community in Western Uttar Pradesh made it one of the key areas, alongside Punjab and Haryana, where the production of wheat and rice saw substantial increases.
Therefore, when mentioning Punjab, Haryana, and parts of Rajasthan as areas of Green Revolution success, Uttar Pradesh is the state that fits the pattern of the regions where the movement had a profound impact.
The Green Revolution significantly boosted food grain production in these key states, helping India achieve self-sufficiency in food grains.
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the Green Revolution?
i. The term 'green revolution' was coined by Sir William Gaud.
ii. Norman Borlaug is hailed as the Father of Green Revolution.
iii. MS Randhawa is called the Father of Green Revolution in India.
Which of these is true about the second phase of the green revolution?
Green revolution means
The first phase of the Green Revolution in India is generally associated with the period from ________.