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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 33

SSC GD Constable (English) - 23 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q33

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As a result of the Green Revolution, imports of food crops were _______ in India.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. reduced

  • The main profit of the Green Revolution was the increase in the production of food grains, which implied a drastic reduction in India's food grain imports.
  • India's Green Revolution increased agricultural production, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana.
  • The creation of rust-resistant wheat strains and a high-yielding wheat variety of seeds were significant turning points in this project.