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Engineering and the Green Revolution

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What was the main goal of the Green Revolution?

  1. To increase agricultural productivity.

  2. To reduce the use of pesticides.

  3. To promote sustainable farming practices.

  4. To improve the quality of food.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Green Revolution was a period of agricultural development that took place in the mid-20th century. The main goal of the Green Revolution was to increase agricultural productivity in order to feed a growing population.

Which of the following is not a major crop that was affected by the Green Revolution?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Corn

  4. Potatoes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rice, wheat, and corn were the major crops that were affected by the Green Revolution. Potatoes were not a major crop that was affected by the Green Revolution.

What was the role of Norman Borlaug in the Green Revolution?

  1. He developed new varieties of high-yielding wheat.

  2. He introduced new farming techniques.

  3. He promoted the use of fertilizers and pesticides.

  4. He helped to establish agricultural research centers.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Norman Borlaug was an American agronomist who is credited with developing new varieties of high-yielding wheat that helped to increase agricultural productivity during the Green Revolution.

Which of the following is not a benefit of the Green Revolution?

  1. Increased agricultural productivity.

  2. Reduced hunger and malnutrition.

  3. Improved food security.

  4. Increased environmental pollution.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Green Revolution has been credited with increasing agricultural productivity, reducing hunger and malnutrition, and improving food security. However, it has also been criticized for its negative environmental impacts, such as increased water pollution and soil erosion.

What are some of the challenges that the Green Revolution faced?

  1. Drought

  2. Pests

  3. Diseases

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Green Revolution faced a number of challenges, including drought, pests, and diseases. These challenges made it difficult to increase agricultural productivity and feed a growing population.

What is the term used to describe the negative environmental impacts of the Green Revolution?

  1. Environmental degradation

  2. Ecological collapse

  3. Resource depletion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term "environmental degradation" is used to describe the negative environmental impacts of the Green Revolution. These impacts include ecological collapse, resource depletion, and water pollution.

Which of the following is not a type of agricultural technology that was developed during the Green Revolution?

  1. High-yielding crop varieties

  2. Chemical fertilizers

  3. Pesticides

  4. Organic farming


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

High-yielding crop varieties, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides are all types of agricultural technology that were developed during the Green Revolution. Organic farming is not a type of agricultural technology that was developed during the Green Revolution.

What is the term used to describe the process of developing new varieties of crops that are resistant to pests and diseases?

  1. Plant breeding

  2. Genetic engineering

  3. Hybridization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plant breeding, genetic engineering, and hybridization are all terms used to describe the process of developing new varieties of crops that are resistant to pests and diseases.

Which of the following is not a type of crop that was developed during the Green Revolution?

  1. Miracle rice

  2. Dwarf wheat

  3. Golden rice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Miracle rice and dwarf wheat are both types of crops that were developed during the Green Revolution. Golden rice is not a type of crop that was developed during the Green Revolution.

What is the term used to describe the process of increasing the productivity of land?

  1. Intensification

  2. Extensification

  3. Mechanization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Intensification is the term used to describe the process of increasing the productivity of land. Extensification, mechanization, and irrigation are all methods that can be used to intensify agriculture.

Which of the following is not a type of irrigation system that was developed during the Green Revolution?

  1. Drip irrigation

  2. Sprinkler irrigation

  3. Flood irrigation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation are both types of irrigation systems that were developed during the Green Revolution. Flood irrigation is not a type of irrigation system that was developed during the Green Revolution.

What is the term used to describe the process of using chemical fertilizers to increase crop yields?

  1. Fertilization

  2. Manuring

  3. Composting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fertilization is the term used to describe the process of using chemical fertilizers to increase crop yields. Manuring and composting are both methods of adding nutrients to the soil, but they do not involve the use of chemical fertilizers.

Which of the following is not a type of pesticide that was developed during the Green Revolution?

  1. DDT

  2. Herbicides

  3. Fungicides

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Herbicides and fungicides are both types of pesticides that were developed during the Green Revolution. DDT is not a type of pesticide that was developed during the Green Revolution.

What is the term used to describe the process of using biological control agents to control pests and diseases?

  1. Biological control

  2. Chemical control

  3. Cultural control

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biological control is the term used to describe the process of using biological control agents to control pests and diseases. Chemical control and cultural control are both methods of pest and disease control, but they do not involve the use of biological control agents.

Which of the following is not a type of agricultural research center that was established during the Green Revolution?

  1. The International Rice Research Institute

  2. The International Wheat and Maize Improvement Center

  3. The International Potato Center

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Rice Research Institute and the International Wheat and Maize Improvement Center are both types of agricultural research centers that were established during the Green Revolution. The International Potato Center is not a type of agricultural research center that was established during the Green Revolution.

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