Which of the following statements are true about the positive impact of the Green Revolution (GR) on yield levels in India?
i. During the post GR period, the yield of rice grew at a much faster rate than that of wheat.
ii. GR technology had penetrated more in wheat crop than in the rice crop.
iii. During post GR period, the area under rice achieved a relatively slow growth when compared to the area under wheat.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only ii and iii.
Statement ii and iii are true about the positive impact of the Green Revolution (GR) on yield levels in India:
- ii. GR technology had penetrated more in wheat crop than in the rice crop: Wheat benefitted more due to early adoption of high-yielding varieties and irrigation facilities.
- iii. During the post-GR period, the area under rice achieved relatively slower growth compared to wheat: Wheat cultivation expanded significantly, especially in Punjab and Haryana.
Statement i is false because wheat yields grew faster than rice yields during the post-GR period.