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Download Solution PDFWhat kind of seeds were introduced by the Green Revolution in India for the cultivation of Rice and Wheat?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is HYV Seeds.Key Points
- Green Revolution stands for a major technological breakthrough in India based on
- improved seeds of high-yielding varieties (HYV),
- adequate and assured supply of water for irrigation, and
- increased and appropriate application of chemical fertilizers for increasing agricultural production.
Additional Information
- The stagnation in agriculture during the colonial rule was permanently broken by the green revolution.
- This refers to the large increase in production of food grains resulting from the use of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds especially for wheat and rice.
- The use of these seeds required the use of fertiliser and
pesticide in the correct quantities as well as regular supply of water; the application of these inputs in correct proportions is vital.
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