Question
Download Solution PDFDr DS Athwal was known as the 'Father of __________ Revolution in India'.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Wheat.
Key Points
- Dr. D.S. Athwal had a hand in creating "PV 18" in 1966 and "Kalyansona", the most well-known amber-grained wheat variety, in 1967.
- Kalyansona was named for the Punjabi village of "Kalyanpur" where Athwal was born in 1928.
- Dilbagh Singh Athwal is an agricultural scientist who is often called the "Father of Wheat Revolution".
- He became a member of the management team of the International Rice Research Institute in 1967 and eventually held the position of first deputy director general.
Additional Information
- M.S. Swaminathan, the renowned agricultural scientist, is referred to as the "Father of the Green Revolution".
- Some important revolutions in India:
| Revolution | Related to |
| Green Revolution | Agriculture |
| Grey Revolution | Fertilizer |
| Black Revolution | Petroleum |
| Brown Revolution | Leather, Cocoa |
| Blue Revolution | Fish |
| Silver Revolution | Eggs |
|
Golden Revolution |
Horticulture & Honey |
| Golden Fiber Revolution | Jute |
| Red Revolution | Meat and Tomato |
| Yellow Revolution |
Oil Seeds (Musturd and Sunflower) |
| Pink Revolution | Onions, Prawn |
| Fiber Revolution | Cotton |
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