SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 35

SSC GD Constable (English) - 17 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q35

In India, the stagnation in agriculture during the colonial rule was permanently broken by the ________.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Green Revolution.

  • The Green Revolution was a period of increased agricultural productivity that began in the 1960s and involved the introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds, modern agricultural techniques, and the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
  • This revolution significantly increased food production and helped India achieve self-sufficiency in food grains.