Green Revolution

Total Questions: 30

11. The 'Blue Revolution' is associated with [Uttarakhand P.C.S.(Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Fishing
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. The Blue Revolution in India refers to the significant increase in the production of fish and other aquatic organisms through intensive aquaculture practices, which began in the 1980s.

This revolution was a response to the growing demand for fish as a source of protein and aimed at improving the livelihoods of those involved in the fishing industry. This revolution is related to modernising the fisheries sector through the adoption of advanced technologies, better management practices, and an emphasis on sustainability.

This revolution played a crucial role in enhancing food security, boosting the economy, and contributing to the overall development of rural areas dependent on fisheries.

Blue Revolution 2.0

Blue Revolution 2.0 refers to the advanced phase of India's Blue Revolution, focusing on modernising and enhancing the aquaculture and fisheries sector. Launched as a strategic update to the initial Blue Revolution, Blue Revolution 2.0 aims to address contemporary challenges and leverage new technologies for sustainable development.

It emphasises integrating innovative practices such as advanced breeding techniques, improved feed and nutrition, and environmentally friendly practices to ensure the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems.

The initiative also includes upgrading infrastructure, enhancing research and development, and improving market linkages for better economic outcomes. By focusing on these areas, Blue Revolution 2.0 seeks to boost fish production, improve fishers' livelihoods, and ensure the long-term health of aquatic resources.

12. Which of the following is associated with "Blue Revolution"? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A.(Spl)(Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Fisheries
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. The Blue Revolution in India refers to the significant increase in the production of fish and other aquatic organisms through intensive aquaculture practices, which began in the 1980s.

This revolution was a response to the growing demand for fish as a source of protein and aimed at improving the livelihoods of those involved in the fishing industry. This revolution is related to modernising the fisheries sector through the adoption of advanced technologies, better management practices, and an emphasis on sustainability.

This revolution played a crucial role in enhancing food security, boosting the economy, and contributing to the overall development of rural areas dependent on fisheries.

Blue Revolution 2.0

Blue Revolution 2.0 refers to the advanced phase of India's Blue Revolution, focusing on modernising and enhancing the aquaculture and fisheries sector. Launched as a strategic update to the initial Blue Revolution, Blue Revolution 2.0 aims to address contemporary challenges and leverage new technologies for sustainable development.

It emphasises integrating innovative practices such as advanced breeding techniques, improved feed and nutrition, and environmentally friendly practices to ensure the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems.

The initiative also includes upgrading infrastructure, enhancing research and development, and improving market linkages for better economic outcomes. By focusing on these areas, Blue Revolution 2.0 seeks to boost fish production, improve fishers' livelihoods, and ensure the long-term health of aquatic resources.

13. Among the following, which one is related to the Blue Revolution in India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(Pre) 2016, M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Pisciculture
Solution:Blue Revolution in India is related to Pisciculture. Pisciculture involves raising fish commercially in enclosures or tank. The breeding, rearing and transplantation of fish by artificial means are called Pisciculture. India's Blue Revolution focused on fish production.

14. Among the following which one is related to Blue Revolution in India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Pisciculture
Solution:Blue Revolution in India is relater to Pisciculture. The Blue Revolution in India refers to the significant increase in the production of fish and other aquatic organisms through intensive aquaculture practices, which began in the 1980s.

This revolution was a response to the growing demand for fish as a source of protein and aimed at improving the livelihoods of those involved in the fishing industry. This revolution is related to modernising the fisheries sector through the adoption of advanced technologies, better management practices, and an emphasis on sustainability.

This revolution played a crucial role in enhancing food security, boosting the economy, and contributing to the overall development of rural areas dependent on fisheries.

Blue Revolution 2.0

Blue Revolution 2.0 refers to the advanced phase of India's Blue Revolution, focusing on modernising and enhancing the aquaculture and fisheries sector. Launched as a strategic update to the initial Blue Revolution, Blue Revolution 2.0 aims to address contemporary challenges and leverage new technologies for sustainable development.

It emphasises integrating innovative practices such as advanced breeding techniques, improved feed and nutrition, and environmentally friendly practices to ensure the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems.

The initiative also includes upgrading infrastructure, enhancing research and development, and improving market linkages for better economic outcomes. By focusing on these areas, Blue Revolution 2.0 seeks to boost fish production, improve fishers' livelihoods, and ensure the long-term health of aquatic resources.

15. "Blue Revolution" is related with the following [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Fish production
Solution:Blue Revolution in India is relater to Pisciculture. The Blue Revolution in India refers to the significant increase in the production of fish and other aquatic organisms through intensive aquaculture practices, which began in the 1980s.

This revolution was a response to the growing demand for fish as a source of protein and aimed at improving the livelihoods of those involved in the fishing industry. This revolution is related to modernising the fisheries sector through the adoption of advanced technologies, better management practices, and an emphasis on sustainability.

This revolution played a crucial role in enhancing food security, boosting the economy, and contributing to the overall development of rural areas dependent on fisheries.

Blue Revolution 2.0

Blue Revolution 2.0 refers to the advanced phase of India's Blue Revolution, focusing on modernising and enhancing the aquaculture and fisheries sector. Launched as a strategic update to the initial Blue Revolution, Blue Revolution 2.0 aims to address contemporary challenges and leverage new technologies for sustainable development.

It emphasises integrating innovative practices such as advanced breeding techniques, improved feed and nutrition, and environmentally friendly practices to ensure the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems.

The initiative also includes upgrading infrastructure, enhancing research and development, and improving market linkages for better economic outcomes. By focusing on these areas, Blue Revolution 2.0 seeks to boost fish production, improve fishers' livelihoods, and ensure the long-term health of aquatic resources.

16. Zero Till Seed cum-Fertilizer Drill was developed at [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A.(Spl)(PRE) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
Solution:"Zero Till Seed cum-Fertilizer Drill" was developed by G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pant Nagar This machine enables to sow directly after paddy harvest without prior seedbed preparation. This saves the diesel, tractor's working time, labour and most importantly it gives higher yield.

17. Which one of the following is not correctly matched with regard to the revolution in agriculture ? [U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Blue: Poultry
Solution:Blue Revolution is related to fisheries not poultry. Thus option (d) is not correctly matched.

18. Which one of the following is not commercial crop? [M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d) Bajra
Solution:Among the given crops, millet is not a commercial crop, whereas sugarcane, cotton and banana come under the category of commercial crops and are also called cash crops.

But it should be remembered that the level of commercialization of agriculture is different in different state. For example, in Haryana and Punjab, rice is a commercial crop but in Odisha it is a subsistence crop.

19. The impact of the Green Revolution was felt most in the production of [U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2004, U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 1990]

Correct Answer: (b) Wheat
Solution:Wheat is the highest beneficiary of the Green Revolution in both production and productivity followed by rice.

20. After Independence India progressed maximum- [40th B.P.S.C.(Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (d) In the production of Wheat
Solution:India achieved maximum growth in the production of wheat after Independence. This growth was propelled by the Green Revolution introduced in 1966-67.