Cluster · Indian Agricultural Revolutions and Modern Farming

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Green Revolution and Agricultural Development
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How was the growth in all food grains after the Green Revolution? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I]

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Which of the following includes genetic engineering?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Norman Borlaug, father of Green Revolution in the world, was ________ (in terms of nationality).

[SSC GD 2022]

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MS Swaminathan is:

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Who is called the 'Milkman of India‘?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Who is known as the father of green revolution in India ?

[SSC GD 2024]

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Under the PL 480 scheme, India used to import wheat from which country?

[SSC CGL 2023]

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‘Operation Greens’ is a government scheme for

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Father of Green Revolution in the world is :

[SSC GD 2022]

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What is the name of the scheme announced by the Government of India to promote the production and processing of tomatoes, onions and potatoes as part of the objective of preventing stagnation in prices?

[CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ]

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In which year did the father of the Green Revolution in India die ?

[SSC GD 2024]

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Dr DS Athwal was known as the ‘Father of ______ Revolution in India’. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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In India, the ‘Green Revolution’ mainly started in the __________. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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The Green Revolution led to an increase in the agricultural output primarily due to the use of HYV seeds. Here, HYV refers to: [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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The Green Revolution in India was initiated in the 1960s by introducing high-yielding varieties of _________. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Decade in which green revolution came in India was: [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Under the PL 480 scheme, India used to import wheat from which country? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Green Revolution mainly revolves around ___________. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which type of seeds played an important role in Green Revolution in India? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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Which of the following scientists is known as the father of the Green revolution in India? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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When did the first phase of Green Revolution started? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following statements about the aims of National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) of India is/are correct?
1.To make agriculture more productive.
2.To make agriculture more sustainable.
3.To promote organic farming. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I]

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Who is known as the father of the green revolution in the world? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Identify the ODD one out. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Green Revolution? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following food grains highly benefited from the Green Revolution? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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In India, the first phase of the green revolution was from mid ______ upto mid ______. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Why is there a need to encourage Indian farmers to switch to sustainable crops / farming systems? [Junior Engineer 2024 Mechanical Paper I]

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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with regard to the Green Revolution? [SICPO Paper I 2023]

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The first phase of the Green Revolution was restricted largely to two crops and the regions where they are grown. Which of the following pairs best represents these two crops? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Green Revolution was originated in _________. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of the new agricultural strategy? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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In India, Green Revolution aimed at: [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which state in India was the most transformed by the Green Revolution? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I]

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Which of the following is a risk with regard to the Green Revolution? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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In green revolution in India, what was the chief requirement in the use of high yielding variety seeds? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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The green revolution technology resulted in an increase in production of cereal production from 72.4 million tons in 1965-66 to ________ million tons in 1978-79. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I]

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Main aim of Green Revolution was to ___________. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following is an INCORRECTLY stated social impact of the Green Revolution? [SICPO Paper I 2024]

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In the first phase of the green revolution, the use of HYV seeds was restricted to the more affluent states. Which of the following was NOT included in this list? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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In India initially HYVP was implemented in about how much area? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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In India Green Revolution was led by : [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Major aspect of Green revolution is that, it has made India _____________. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Green Revolution increased the yield of food crops, and thus contributed________to the Indian Economy. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following is a benefit of the Green Revolution? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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In India, white revolution is also known as ______. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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In India, the Green Revolution increased the production of which of the following? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
i. The first green revolution led to over-exploitation of natural resources.
ii. The second Green Revolution was more focused on Southern India.
iii. The second green revolution ensured in achieving sustainable livelihood security. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I]

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As a result of Green Revolution, import of food crops was_________ in India,. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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In India, the stagnation in agriculture during the colonial rule was permanently broken by the ________. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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