Read the following about the Green Revolution in India.
A. The green revolution in India refers to a period when Indian Agriculture was converted into an industrial system due to the adoption of modern methods and technology such as the use of HYV seeds, tractors, irrigation facilities, pesticides and fertilizers.
B. It was funded by the US and the Indian Government and the Ford and Rockefeller Foundation.
Identify the CORRECT statement/statements.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both A and B.
Statement A accurately describes the Green Revolution as a transformative period when Indian agriculture adopted modern methods and technologies like high-yield variety (HYV) seeds, tractors, irrigation systems, pesticides, and fertilizers, enhancing productivity.
Statement B is also correct, as the Green Revolution was supported by funding and collaboration from the Indian Government, the United States, and organizations like the Ford Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation, which played a key role in its success.