SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 30

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Increasing agricultural productivity.

• The primary goal of the Green Revolution in India was Increasing agricultural productivity.
• The Green Revolution in India was a major agricultural transformation during the 1960s that increased food production.
• Introduced High Yield Variety (HYV) seeds, improved irrigation systems (dams and canals), and greater use of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Significantly boosted the production of wheat and rice, helping India reduce hunger and become self-sufficient in food.
• Key states where it began were Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh.
• Modern machinery was introduced, making farming more efficient and less labor-intensive.

Other Options:

• Industrial development: This was a separate focus of India's earlier five-year plans, not the primary goal of the Green Revolution.
• Reducing population growth: The Green Revolution addressed food supply, not population control, although increased food security is often linked to long-term demographic changes.
• Promoting foreign trade: While food exports later increased due to surpluses, the initial and primary goal was to ensure domestic food security, not international trade.