In the first phase of the Green Revolution, the use of HYV seeds was limited to the more prosperous states. Who among the following was not included in this list?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Karnataka.

Key Points

The Green Revolution, which refers to the large-scale introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides in agriculture, has been criticized for its negative impact on small farmers.
the Government of India launched the Green Revolution in 1965 under the Third Five-Year Plan(1961-66).
In the first phase of the Green Revolution, the use of HYV seeds was limited to the more prosperous states of Haryana, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Western Uttar Pradesh.

Additional Information

HYV seeds refer to high-yielding varieties of seeds that were developed during the Green Revolution to increase crop yields.
- These are resistant to insects and diseases and have a high yield capacity.
MS Swaminathan is considered the father of the Green Revolution in India.
Norman Borlaug is known as the 'Father of Green Revolution' in the world.
In India, the aim of this revolution was to increase the productivity of agricultural crops, particularly wheat and rice.
- The main focused crops were Wheat, Rice, Jowar, Bajra and Maize.