Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture

Indian Economy – Green Revolution – PYQ Points

• Correct abbreviations:
  (i) HYV – High Yielding Varieties
  (iii) PDS – Public Distribution System
  (Answer: (i) and (iii) only).
• ‘Promoting soil health’ and ‘Making rainwater harvesting compulsory’ are associated with the Evergreen Revolution.
• The crops in which the Green Revolution was most successful are Wheat and Rice.
• The Father of the “New Green Revolution in India” is M.S. Swaminathan.
• Main objectives of the Second Green Revolution:
  (A) Increase agricultural productivity to improve food security.
  (B) Promote sustainable agriculture.
  (C) Increase farmers’ income.
  (Answer: All of the above).
• Match the following:
  (a) Green Revolution – Food crops
  (b) White Revolution – Milk
  (c) Blue Revolution – Fish production
  (d) Yellow Revolution – Oil seeds.
• Weaknesses of the Green Revolution:
  (i) Heavy investment required for seeds and fertilizers.
  (iii) Excessive use of fertilizers reduced soil fertility.
  (Answer: (i) and (iii) only).
• The Father of the Green Revolution in India is M.S. Swaminathan.
• Match List I with List II:
  (a) First World War