Question : The Green Revolution led to a significant increase in the use of:
Option 1: Organic fertilizers
Option 2: Traditional farming techniques
Option 3: Chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Option 4: Rainfed agriculture
Correct Answer: Chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Solution : The Green Revolution led to a significant increase in the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides as part of the package of high-yielding variety seeds, irrigation, and modern farming techniques to boost crop yields.
Question : The Green Revolution in India primarily focused on:
Option 1: Diversifying agricultural crops
Option 2: Increasing the production of food grains
Option 3: Reducing the use of chemical fertilizers
Option 4: Promoting organic farming
Question : One criticism of the Green Revolution is that it:
Option 1: Led to a decrease in food grain production
Option 2: Reduced the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Option 3: Contributed to environmental degradation
Option 4: Promoted diversity in crop cultivation
Question : Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach that emphasizes:
Option 1: Use of chemical pesticides for crop protection
Option 2: Organic farming techniques for pest control
Option 3: Integration of different agricultural activities
Option 4: Sustainable management of pests through a combination of techniques
Question : The Green Revolution in India led to a significant increase in the production of:
Option 1: Pulses
Option 2: Oilseeds
Option 3: Wheat and rice
Option 4: Cotton
Question : The Green Revolution in India led to which of the following outcomes that contributed to the Farmers' Movements?
Option 1: Decreased use of chemical fertilizers
Option 2: Reduced income disparities between farmers
Option 3: Increased crop diversity
Option 4: Increased indebtedness among small farmers
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