SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 28

SSC GD Const (English) - 21 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q28

Green revolution can also be termed as:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Agricultural revolution.

  • The Green Revolution can also be termed as the "Second Agricultural Revolution." This period, starting in the 1960s, involved the significant advancement of agricultural techniques and technologies.
  • It included the development and adoption of high-yielding varieties of crops, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and improved irrigation methods.
  • These changes led to a dramatic increase in agricultural productivity and food production, particularly in developing countries like India and Mexico, transforming global agriculture and reducing food shortages.