Green Revolution

1. Green Revolution was the result of adaptation of the new Agriculture Strategy, which was introduced in the 20th century during decades of- [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2015]

(a) Fifties
(b) Seventies
(c) Sixties
(d) Eighties

Correct Answer: (b) Seventies

Solution:Green Revolution started in the 7th decade in the year 1966 which was its first stage and underwent till 1981. In the first stage, Haryana, Punjab and Western Uttar Pradesh were included.

2. The term 'Evergreen Revolution' has been used for increasing agricultural production in India by- [U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2015]

(a) Norman Barlogue
(b) M.S. Swaminathan
(c) Raj Krishna
(d) R.K.V. Rao

Correct Answer: (b) M.S. Swaminathan

Solution:The term 'Evergreen Revolution' was used for increasing agriculture production in India. It was used by Father of India's Green Revolution, Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. He described 'Evergreen Revolution, Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. He described' Evergreen Revolution' as increasing productivity in perpetuity without ecological harm. Dr Swaminathan has proposed the following steps for the second Green Revolution.

(i) Use of bio-fertilizers and compost along with chemical fertilizers.

(ii) Rainwater harvesting land development to get facilities like industries.

(iii) Emphasis on agriculture economics zones and contract farming.

3. Norman Ernest Borlaug who is regarded as the father of the Green Revolution is from which country? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) United States of America
(b) Mexico
(c) Australia
(d) New Zealand

Correct Answer: (a) United States of America

Solution:Norman Ernest Borlaug was born on 25 March 1914 in Cresco, Iowa, U.S. He took up an agricultural research position in Mexico, where he developed semi-dwarf, high- yield, disease-resistant wheat varieties. During the mid-20th century, Borlaug led the introduction of these high-yielding varieties combined with modern agricultural production techniques to Mexico, Pakistan, and India. He is one of seven people to have won the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. He was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honor in 2006.

4. The 'Father of Green Revolution' in the world is [U.P. Lower Sub.(Pre) 2015]

(a) Norman E. Borlaug
(b) M. S. Swaminathan
(c) G. S. Khush
(d) B. P. Pal

Correct Answer: (a) Norman E. Borlaug

Solution:Norman Ernest Borlaug was born on 25 March 1914 in Cresco, Iowa, U.S. He took up an agricultural research position in Mexico, where he developed semi-dwarf, high- yield, disease-resistant wheat varieties. During the mid-20th century, Borlaug led the introduction of these high-yielding varieties combined with modern agricultural production techniques to Mexico, Pakistan, and India. He is one of seven people to have won the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. He was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honor in 2006.

5. Who among the following was closely associated with the Green Revolution? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999 Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Dr. Swaminathan
(b) Kr. Kurien
(c) C. Subrahmaniam
(d) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Correct Answer: (a) Dr. Swaminathan

Solution:Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is Known as "Father of India's Green Revolution" for his leadership and success in introducing and further developing high-yielding varieties of wheat in India. He was closely related to the Green Revolution in India.

6. Green revolution means- [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]

(a) Use of green manure
(b) Grow more crops
(c) High more crops
(d) Green vegetation

Correct Answer: (c) High more crops

Solution:Green Revolution means using high-yielding varieties of seeds, modifying farm equipment, and substantially increasing chemical fertilizers. In, India Green Revolution began in 1966-67. High yield varieties programme started in India with the help of Rockefeller Foundation based in the U.S.A.

7. Which one of the following most appropriately describes the nature of the Green Revolution of the late sixties of 20th century? [64th B.P.S.C.(Pre) 2018]

(a) Intensive cultivation of green vegetable
(b) Intensive agriculture district programme
(c) High-yielding varieties programme
(d) Seed-Fertilizer-Water technology

Correct Answer: (d) Seed-Fertilizer-Water technology

Solution:Green Revolution means using high-yielding varieties of seeds, modifying farm equipment, and substantially increasing chemical fertilizers. In, India Green Revolution began in 1966-67. High yield varieties programme started in India with the help of Rockefeller Foundation based in the U.S.A.

8. Green revolution is related to [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2015]

(a) Millet production
(b) Pulse production
(c) Wheat production
(d) Oilseed production

Correct Answer: (c) Wheat production

Solution:The Green Revolution in India was started in 1966-67 which led to increase in food grain production. The main development was higher yielding varieties of wheat which increased the production to 2.5 times. Its credit is given to American Agronomist Dr. Norman Borlaug and M.S. Swaminathan of India.

9. Which one of the following crops is the highest beneficiary of the Green Revolution in both production and productivity: [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 1994, U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2001]

(a) Jawar
(b) Maize
(c) Rice
(d) Wheat

Correct Answer: (d) Wheat

Solution:Wheat is the highest beneficiary of the Green Revolution in both production and productivity followed by rice. The Green Revolution increased wheat yields per hectare by about two-thirds between 1961 and 1971. The Green Revolution helped India become self-sufficient in wheat production, reducing its reliance on imports. The Green Revolution introduced new varieties of wheat, such as Kalyan Sona and Sonalika, and improved irrigation techniques.

10. Which of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2006]

	Revolution	Related to
(a)	Golden	Horticulture
(b)	White	Milk
(c)	Blue	Poultry
(d)	Green	Agriculture

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:The Blue Revolution refers to the remarkable emergence of aquaculture. Aquaculture refers to all form of active culturing of aquatic animal plants fishes. It is not related to poultry. Thus, it is not correctly matched. All other options are correctly matched.