Which of the following statement/s about the Green Revolution is/are CORRECT?
i. India became self-sufficient with the introduction of the Green Revolution.
ii. The Green Revolution led to the loss of nutrients in the soil from farming the same crop over and over again.
iii. The Green Revolution led to the depletion of fresh groundwater.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. i, ii, and iii.
- Statement i: The Green Revolution, introduced in the 1960s, significantly increased agricultural productivity, particularly for wheat and rice. This helped India overcome food shortages and achieve self-sufficiency in food grains.
- Statement ii: The emphasis on monoculture (cultivating the same crops repeatedly, especially wheat and rice) caused soil nutrient depletion, requiring extensive use of fertilizers.
- Statement iii: High-yield variety (HYV) seeds used during the Green Revolution required significant irrigation, leading to over-extraction of groundwater in several regions, especially in states like Punjab and Haryana.