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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 32

SSC CGL - 05 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q32

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In India initially HYVP was implemented in about how much area?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2 million hectares

In order to achieve food self-sufficiency by 1970–1971, the High Yielding Variety Programme (HYVP) was introduced in the Kharif of 1966–1967. The main goal of the programme was to boost crop productivity by using the most recent crop input varieties.

High yielding Variety programme -

  • This programme from the fourth five-year plan was a significant advancement and a watershed in India's history of agricultural development.
  • The programme was successful in the areas of the nation that produce wheat, and it also had some success with other crops like rice.
  • The High Yield Varieties Programme (HYVP) was initially only available for five crops: Bajra, Jawar, Rice, Maize, and Wheat.

The High Yielding Variety Programme introduced-

  • High-yielding seed varieties
  • use of fertilisers has increased.
  • greater irrigation.

The Green Revolution in these three things put together.