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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Constable (English) - 31 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q25

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Main aim of Green Revolution was to ___________.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. increase the production of High Yielding Variety of food crops.

  • The Green Revolution took place during the 1960's which led to an increase  in the production of high yielding variety of food crop production, especially in India. 
  • Green revolution technologies in India were originally introduced in the states of Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Green Revolution played a major role in providing food for an exponentially growing world population. It boosted agricultural production and led to the price reduction in the cost of food.