The Green Revolution in India was introduced during which plan?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Third.
The Green Revolution was introduced in India during the Third Five Year Plan (1961–1966), officially launching in 1965. Faced with severe food shortages and critical droughts, the government, under the scientific leadership of Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, adopted high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, modern irrigation techniques, and chemical fertilizers. This initiative transformed regions like Punjab and Haryana, significantly boosting wheat and rice production, making India self-sufficient in food grains, and modernizing its traditional agricultural system.