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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 49

SSC CHSL - 11 July 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q49

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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT concerning high-yielding varieties (HYVs)?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. HYVs led to a decrease in the cropping intensity.

 

HYVs led to a decrease in the cropping intensity. High-yielding varieties (HYVs) typically led to an increase in cropping intensity, as they allowed farmers to grow more crops in a year due to their higher productivity.

Other options:

  • HYVs had a shorter period of maturity: True. HYVs generally matured faster, enabling multiple cropping seasons.

  • The usage of HYVs was complemented with more investment in farm machines: True. Mechanization was often needed to support the higher yields.

  • They made green revolution technology a land-saving technology: True. HYVs allowed for higher production on the same land area.