What led to regional disparity despite the overall success of the Green Revolution?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. HYV seed access restricted to well-irrigated regions.
The Green Revolution's regional disparity was primarily caused by the specific requirements of High-Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds. These seeds demanded a reliable and controlled water supply, which restricted their initial success to regions with established irrigation infrastructure, like Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh. Regions dependent on erratic monsoons or lacking irrigation facilities could not adopt these technologies effectively. Consequently, while these "wheat-bowl" states saw massive economic growth, other parts of India remained agriculturally stagnant, widening the socio-economic gap between states.