The crop area under high yielding varieties of which amongst the following crop grew considerably during the Green Revolution?

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 02 Dec 2022 Shift 3)

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The correct answer is Wheat.Key Points

In 1978–1979, the Green Revolution led to a record grain output of 131 million tonnes.
India was now recognized as one of the top agricultural producers in the world.
Between 1947 and 1979, the yield per unit of agricultural land increased by more than 30%.
During the Green Revolution, there was a significant increase in the crop area planted with high yielding wheat and rice types.
Through the construction of linked facilities like factories and hydroelectric power plants, the Green Revolution also generated a large number of jobs for industrial workers in addition to agricultural laborers.

Additional Information

Sugarcane:
- A tall, perennial grass species known as sugarcane or sugar cane is used to make sugar.
Pulses:
- Pulses are annual plants that produce one to twelve grains or seeds per plant.
- Only crops that are only harvested as dry grains are referred to as "pulses."
Oilseeds:
- Oilseeds are seeds that are produced mainly for the purpose of making edible oils.
- Both peanuts and soybeans fall under the category of oilseeds in a broader sense.