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Q50 (CAPF/2020) Economy › Agriculture & Rural Economy › Green Revolution impacts Answer Verified

In which of the following states high yielding varieties of food grains were introduced as part of the first phase of Green Revolution (1966-72) ? 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Punjab 4. Haryana Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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The correct answer is Option 1. The Green Revolution in India was implemented in distinct phases to ensure food security through High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds, primarily for wheat and rice.

During the first phase (mid-1960s to mid-1970s), the use of HYV seeds was restricted to more affluent states with assured irrigation facilities to guarantee success. These included:

  • Punjab: The primary hub for the wheat revolution.
  • Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu: Selected specifically for the introduction of HYV rice varieties due to their developed canal and delta irrigation systems.

While Haryana was an early adopter, standard NCERT and academic references for the "first phase" specifically highlight the strategic focus on Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to maximize output from existing infrastructure. Consequently, Option 1 (1, 2, and 3) aligns with the historical regional focus defined in the initial rollout of the New Agricultural Strategy.

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