What is the approximate time period of second phase of the green revolution in India?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 1 (mid-1970s to mid-1980s)
Explanation:
The second phase of the Green Revolution in India is considered to have lasted from approximately 1975 to 1985. During this phase, new agricultural techniques and high-yielding seeds (HYV) expanded beyond states like Punjab and Haryana to other regions of the country and to more crops.
Additional Facts
First Phase: Mid-1960s to mid-1970s (primarily limited to the wheat crop and Punjab/Haryana).
Father: M.S. Swaminathan is considered the father of the Green Revolution in India.
Major Crops: In the second phase, more attention was paid to rice (paddy) and other food crops.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam
Who is considered the father of the 'Green Revolution' in India?
(Answer: M.S. Swaminathan)
What is the 'White Revolution' associated with?
(Answer: Dairy production)
Which seeds were most emphasized during the Green Revolution?
(Answer: HYV seeds)