Which of the following movements created regional disparities between large and small farmers in India?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Green revolution.
The Green Revolution intensified regional disparities between large and small farmers in India. It primarily benefited Punjab, Haryana, and Western UP, where affluent farmers with access to irrigation, HYV seeds, and fertilizers saw higher yields. Meanwhile, small and marginal farmers, especially in eastern and rain-fed regions, struggled due to high input costs and lack of resources.
Other revolutions:
-
Yellow (oilseeds), Pink (meat/onions), and Blue (fisheries) had localized impacts but did not widen agrarian inequalities as drastically.
Thus, the Green Revolution was the key driver of disparity.