SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 49

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 1960’s

 

The Green Revolution in India was initiated by M.S. Swaminathan in the 1960s. It was a major agricultural reform movement aimed at increasing food grain production, especially wheat and rice, to combat hunger and ensure food security in India. The revolution introduced high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of seeds, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and modern irrigation techniques. M.S. Swaminathan, often referred to as the "Father of the Green Revolution in India," played a crucial role in adapting and promoting these technologies. This initiative significantly boosted crop productivity in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. As a result, India transformed from a food-deficient country to a self-sufficient one in terms of staple grains during the late 1960s and early 1970s.