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Green Revolution and the Transformation of Indian Agriculture

Description: The Green Revolution was a period of agricultural development that took place in India during the 1960s and 1970s. This quiz will test your knowledge about the Green Revolution and its impact on Indian agriculture.
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Which Indian state was the first to adopt the Green Revolution?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab was the first Indian state to adopt the Green Revolution in the mid-1960s.

What was the main goal of the Green Revolution?

  1. To increase agricultural productivity

  2. To reduce poverty

  3. To improve the nutritional status of the population

  4. To promote sustainable agriculture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main goal of the Green Revolution was to increase agricultural productivity in order to meet the growing demand for food.

Which of the following was not a key technology used in the Green Revolution?

  1. High-yielding varieties of seeds

  2. Chemical fertilizers

  3. Pesticides

  4. Organic farming


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Organic farming was not a key technology used in the Green Revolution, which focused on the use of high-yielding varieties of seeds, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides.

The Green Revolution had a significant impact on India's agricultural production. Which of the following crops saw the greatest increase in production during this period?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Sugarcane


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wheat production in India increased the most during the Green Revolution, from 11 million tonnes in 1960-61 to 55 million tonnes in 1970-71.

The Green Revolution also had some negative consequences for Indian agriculture. Which of the following was not a negative consequence?

  1. Increased soil erosion

  2. Increased water pollution

  3. Increased biodiversity

  4. Increased pesticide resistance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increased biodiversity was not a negative consequence of the Green Revolution. In fact, the use of high-yielding varieties of seeds and chemical fertilizers helped to increase biodiversity in some areas.

The Green Revolution is often credited with saving India from famine. However, some critics argue that it has also led to increased inequality in the agricultural sector. What is the main argument of these critics?

  1. The Green Revolution has led to the concentration of land ownership in the hands of a few wealthy farmers.

  2. The Green Revolution has led to a decline in the number of small and marginal farmers.

  3. The Green Revolution has led to an increase in the cost of agricultural inputs, making it difficult for small farmers to compete.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Critics of the Green Revolution argue that it has led to increased inequality in the agricultural sector by concentrating land ownership, reducing the number of small and marginal farmers, and increasing the cost of agricultural inputs.

What is the term used to describe the process of developing and adopting new agricultural technologies?

  1. Agricultural modernization

  2. Agricultural innovation

  3. Agricultural transformation

  4. Agricultural development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agricultural modernization is the term used to describe the process of developing and adopting new agricultural technologies.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of modern agriculture?

  1. High-yielding varieties of seeds

  2. Chemical fertilizers

  3. Pesticides

  4. Organic farming


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Organic farming is not a characteristic of modern agriculture, which is characterized by the use of high-yielding varieties of seeds, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides.

The Green Revolution had a significant impact on the Indian economy. Which of the following was not a positive economic impact of the Green Revolution?

  1. Increased agricultural production

  2. Increased exports of agricultural products

  3. Increased rural employment

  4. Increased food prices


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased food prices was not a positive economic impact of the Green Revolution, as it made food less affordable for many people.

The Green Revolution is often seen as a success story in terms of increasing agricultural production. However, some critics argue that it has also had some negative environmental impacts. Which of the following is not a negative environmental impact of the Green Revolution?

  1. Increased soil erosion

  2. Increased water pollution

  3. Increased biodiversity

  4. Increased greenhouse gas emissions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increased biodiversity is not a negative environmental impact of the Green Revolution. In fact, the use of high-yielding varieties of seeds and chemical fertilizers helped to increase biodiversity in some areas.

Which of the following is not a challenge facing Indian agriculture today?

  1. Low agricultural productivity

  2. Food insecurity

  3. Climate change

  4. Sustainable agriculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable agriculture is not a challenge facing Indian agriculture today, but rather a goal that the country is striving to achieve.

Which of the following is a key component of sustainable agriculture?

  1. Use of organic fertilizers

  2. Crop rotation

  3. Water conservation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are key components of sustainable agriculture.

What is the term used to describe the process of transitioning to sustainable agriculture?

  1. Agricultural transition

  2. Agricultural transformation

  3. Agricultural modernization

  4. Agricultural development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agricultural transition is the term used to describe the process of transitioning to sustainable agriculture.

Which of the following is not a benefit of sustainable agriculture?

  1. Reduced environmental impact

  2. Increased agricultural productivity

  3. Improved food security

  4. Increased farmer income


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased farmer income is not a direct benefit of sustainable agriculture, although it can lead to increased farmer income in the long term.

What is the term used to describe the process of developing and adopting new agricultural technologies that are environmentally friendly and sustainable?

  1. Sustainable agricultural innovation

  2. Sustainable agricultural modernization

  3. Sustainable agricultural transformation

  4. Sustainable agricultural development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable agricultural innovation is the term used to describe the process of developing and adopting new agricultural technologies that are environmentally friendly and sustainable.

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