SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 35

SSC CGL - 25 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q35

What action was taken by the government to celebrate the achievement of the Green Revolution in agriculture?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Released a special stamp titled 'Wheat Revolution’.

To celebrate the success of the Green Revolution in agriculture, the Indian government issued a commemorative stamp titled 'Wheat Revolution' in 1968.

It was released by Indira Gandhi.

This initiative highlighted the significant increase in wheat production due to high-yielding varieties, irrigation, and chemical fertilizers.

The Green Revolution, led by scientists like Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, transformed India from a food-deficient nation into a self-sufficient one. While other measures like farmer support and food distribution were part of broader policies, the stamp was a symbolic gesture to honor this agricultural milestone.