Which of these is NOT true of the second phase of the green revolution?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. It covered the period of the 1960s and 1970s.
The statement "It covered the period of the 1960s and 1970s" is NOT true of the second phase of the Green Revolution.
The second phase of the Green Revolution in India actually began in the 1980s, not the 1960s and 1970s. This phase was marked by the spread of high-yielding varieties of crops, particularly wheat and rice, to regions that had not benefited from the initial Green Revolution. While the first phase of the Green Revolution, which took place during the 1960s and 1970s, focused on the introduction of high-yielding varieties, modern agricultural practices, and irrigation techniques, the second phase was aimed at enhancing the benefits to more states and regions, improving irrigation infrastructure, and focusing on more sustainable and equitable agricultural practices.
Thus, the correct timeline for the second phase starts from the 1980s and continues beyond.