In the first phase of the green revolution, the use of HYV seeds was restricted to the more affluent of which group of states?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
The adoption of HYV seeds was first limited to wealthier states like Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
The Green Revolution significantly increased agricultural output in Punjab, where it was originally implemented, boosting India's national economy.
The country's status was transformed from one of the world's leading agricultural nations as a result of the green revolution, which was a huge success. It began in 1967 and continued until 1978.