Question : Which of the following High Yielding Variety Seeds (HYV seeds) is/are associated with the Green Revolution in India?
(A) Rice (B) Wheat
Option 1: Both A and B
Option 2: Only A
Option 3: Neither A nor B
Option 4: Only B
Correct Answer: Both A and B
Solution : The correct option is Both A and B.
High-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, often referred to as high-yield seeds, are plant varieties specifically bred to produce a significantly higher crop yield when compared to traditional or conventional varieties. These seeds are a key component of modern agricultural practices and have played a vital role in increasing global food production. HYV seeds played a central role in the Green Revolution, a period of increased agricultural productivity in the mid-20th century. They were primarily associated with crops like rice and wheat.
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Question : In India, initially, the High Yielding Variety Programme (HYVP)was implemented in about how many areas?
Option 1: 5 million hectares
Option 2: 3 million hectares
Option 3: 4 million hectares
Option 4: 2 million hectares
Question : Which of the following pairs of "dynasty-ruled region" is correctly matched?
I. Shakas: Northwest and North India.
II. Vakatakas: Central and Western India.
Option 1: Neither I nor II
Option 2: Only I
Option 3: Only II
Option 4: Both I and II
Question : Which of the following statements is correct?
I. The biggest state of India in terms of area is Uttar Pradesh.
II. Rajasthan is the state of India which has the highest population among all other states of India.
Option 1: Only I
Option 2: Neither I nor II
Question : The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of :
Option 1: Wheat
Option 2: Rice
Option 3: Sugarcane
Option 4: Cotton
Question : In India,'Yellow revolution' is associated with
Option 1: production of paddy
Option 2: production of oilseeds
Option 3: production of tea
Option 4: production of flower
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