Green Revolution and Five-Year Plans Quiz
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What was the consequence of using 'high yielding seeds' in India during the 1960s?

  • Shift from wheat cultivation to maize cultivation
  • Drastic increase in foodgrain production, known as the Green Revolution (correct)
  • No significant impact on food production
  • Decrease in foodgrain production due to lack of nutrients

    • Who is credited with the discovery of high-yielding wheat grains in the 1960s?

  • Dr. Norman Borlaug (correct)
  • A German agricultural scientist
  • Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
  • An Indian government official

    • What problem did India face in 1965-66 that led to a severe scarcity of foodgrains?

  • Lack of interest in farming among the population
  • Drastic drop in agricultural production due to severe drought (correct)
  • Overabundance of food production causing storage issues
  • Excessive use of chemical fertilizers leading to crop failure

    • What regions in India were initially chosen for the usage of high-yielding variety seeds of wheat?

    <p>Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors involved in growing crops using high-yielding grains?

    <p>Specific nutrients, regulated water supply, and disease protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the immense increase in wheat production in Mexico and Taiwan?

    <p>Use of high-yielding wheat grains discovered by Dr. Norman Borlaug</p> Signup and view all the answers

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