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Download Solution PDFIn India, Green Revolution aimed at:
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is National food security.
Key Points
- Green Revolution was a significant agricultural transformation that took place in India during the 1960s and 1970s.
- The aim of this revolution was to increase the productivity of agricultural crops, particularly wheat and rice, through the use of high-yielding varieties, modern farming techniques, and better irrigation facilities.
- M.S. Swaminathan, the renowned agricultural scientist, is referred to as the "Father of the Green Revolution."
- The Green Revolution played a crucial role in addressing India's food security concerns by increasing food production and reducing the country's dependence on food imports.
Additional InformationSome 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 |
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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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