SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Const (English) - 26 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q24

In which year did the Father of India's Green Revolution pass away?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2023.

  • The founder of India's Green Revolution, Dr. M.S. Swaminathan died in 2023.
  • By introducing high-yielding variety seeds, contemporary farming methods, and irrigation techniques that greatly increased food production, he played a crucial role in revolutionizing Indian agriculture.
  • His efforts had a long-lasting effect on India's agricultural landscape by assisting the nation in becoming self-sufficient in food grains.