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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 38

SSC GD Constable (English) - 31 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q38

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When did the first phase of the Green Revolution start?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mid 1960s.

  • The initial stage of the Green Revolution commenced in the mid-1960s and concluded in the mid-1970s.
  • This transformative period saw the modernization of India's agricultural sector through the adoption of technologies such as high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, mechanized farming equipment, improved irrigation methods, pesticides, and fertilizers.
  • During this phase, the utilization of HYV seeds was primarily concentrated in states such as Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, among others.