Question

Which of the following statements is not true for Green Revolution?
 

• A. Green Revolution was a government programme of agricultural modernisation.
• B. It was largely funded by international agencies.
• C. The first wave of the Green Revolution package was received by Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Telangana.
• D. Green Revolution was targeted mainly at the wheat and rice growing areas. \vspace{0.5cm}

Hint:

When analyzing the Green Revolution, take note of its specific objectives, strategies, and the regions that benefitted the most from it.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Green Revolution as a Government Program: The Green Revolution was indeed a government-led initiative aimed at modernizing agriculture by using new technologies and methods.
Funding by International Agencies: It received funding from various international agencies such as the World Bank and the FAO, due to its importance in producing food for a growing population.
Areas of Focus: The Green Revolution primarily targeted the wheat and rice growing areas in India, because these were the major food crops.
First Wave: The initial regions to benefit from the Green Revolution were Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh. Therefore statement (C) is the incorrect statement. The initial focus was on a limited set of crops and regions.