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What is the main purpose of developing High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) of seeds?
What is the main purpose of developing High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) of seeds?
- To enhance crop flavor
- To increase crop production (correct)
- To improve soil quality
- To extend seed shelf life
How did High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) contribute to the overall goals of the Green Revolution?
How did High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) contribute to the overall goals of the Green Revolution?
- By maximizing food production to feed more people (correct)
- By improving the nutritional content of crops
- By decreasing the need for irrigation
- By reducing agricultural labor needs
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs)?
- Lower nutritional value (correct)
- Higher initial seed cost
- Increased tolerance to drought conditions
- Higher resistance to pests
Which factor is essential for the successful cultivation of High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs)?
Which factor is essential for the successful cultivation of High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs)?
What has been a significant criticism of the reliance on High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs)?
What has been a significant criticism of the reliance on High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs)?
Which crop benefited most significantly from the introduction of High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) during the Green Revolution?
Which crop benefited most significantly from the introduction of High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) during the Green Revolution?
What impact did High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) have on small-scale farmers?
What impact did High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) have on small-scale farmers?
What is often required alongside High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) for them to be effective?
What is often required alongside High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) for them to be effective?
What was a primary benefit of using High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) during the Green Revolution?
What was a primary benefit of using High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) during the Green Revolution?
Which factor contributed to the adoption of HYVs in agriculture?
Which factor contributed to the adoption of HYVs in agriculture?
Why were HYVs criticized in relation to biodiversity?
Why were HYVs criticized in relation to biodiversity?
What challenge did farmers face with the introduction of HYVs?
What challenge did farmers face with the introduction of HYVs?
Which aspect of the Green Revolution spurred the use of HYVs worldwide?
Which aspect of the Green Revolution spurred the use of HYVs worldwide?
How did HYVs influence the socio-economic landscape of rural areas?
How did HYVs influence the socio-economic landscape of rural areas?
What was a potential long-term effect of using HYVs without supporting agricultural practices?
What was a potential long-term effect of using HYVs without supporting agricultural practices?
What role did agricultural research institutions play in the promotion of HYVs?
What role did agricultural research institutions play in the promotion of HYVs?
What is a primary characteristic of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds?
What is a primary characteristic of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds?
What is a significant disadvantage associated with the use of HYV seeds?
What is a significant disadvantage associated with the use of HYV seeds?
In what way did the adoption of HYV seeds impact small farmers?
In what way did the adoption of HYV seeds impact small farmers?
Which factor primarily facilitated the success of HYV seeds in the Green Revolution?
Which factor primarily facilitated the success of HYV seeds in the Green Revolution?
What was one of the ecological consequences of using HYV seeds?
What was one of the ecological consequences of using HYV seeds?
How did HYV seeds affect the agricultural landscape in developing countries?
How did HYV seeds affect the agricultural landscape in developing countries?
Which of the following best describes the economic implications of HYV seeds for rural areas?
Which of the following best describes the economic implications of HYV seeds for rural areas?
What social issue arose from the introduction of HYV seeds?
What social issue arose from the introduction of HYV seeds?
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Green Revolution's Primary Objective
Green Revolution's Primary Objective
To significantly increase global food production to meet the needs of a growing population.
Green Revolution Focus
Green Revolution Focus
Mainly focused on developing countries.
Green Revolution Rural Impact
Green Revolution Rural Impact
Increased migration to urban areas.
"Father of the Green Revolution"
"Father of the Green Revolution"
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Green Revolution Crops
Green Revolution Crops
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Green Revolution International Role
Green Revolution International Role
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Green Revolution Food Prices
Green Revolution Food Prices
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Green Revolution Starting Point
Green Revolution Starting Point
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High-Yielding Variety Seeds
High-Yielding Variety Seeds
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High-Yielding Varieties (HYV)
High-Yielding Varieties (HYV)
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Green Revolution Indian Benefit
Green Revolution Indian Benefit
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Chemical Fertilizers & Green Revolution
Chemical Fertilizers & Green Revolution
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Green Revolution Social Equity Criticism
Green Revolution Social Equity Criticism
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Green Revolution Drawback
Green Revolution Drawback
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Green Revolution Pesticide Impact
Green Revolution Pesticide Impact
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Green Revolution Goal
Green Revolution Goal
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Green Revolution social consequence
Green Revolution social consequence
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Green Revolution irrigation problem
Green Revolution irrigation problem
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Green Revolution sustainability criticism
Green Revolution sustainability criticism
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Green Revolution Indian region
Green Revolution Indian region
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Green Revolution land use change
Green Revolution land use change
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Green Revolution seed type
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Green Revolution negative outcome
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Green Revolution seed developing organization
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Study Notes
Green Revolution Objective Questions
- Primary Objective: Increase food production
- Father of the Green Revolution: Norman Borlaug
- Primary Targeted Crop: Wheat
- Country of Origin: Mexico
- High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs): Developed to increase crop production
Green Revolution Impacts
- Chemical Fertilizers: Increased crop productivity but also decreased soil fertility.
- Drawbacks: Environmental degradation, reduced crop yield (in some areas), and increased debt for small farmers.
- Impact on Small Farmers: Increased agricultural productivity, but also increased debt.
- Social Equity Issues: Rich farmers benefited more than poor farmers.
- Economic Impact: Increased migration to urban areas, reduced crop prices.
- Improved Irrigation Technologies: Drip irrigation
Green Revolution Technologies
- Irrigation Efficiency Technology: Drip irrigation introduced to increase irrigation efficiency
- Mechanized Farming Equipment: Improved agricultural efficiency
- Chemical Substances for Pest Control: Pesticides used to control pests.
Green Revolution Outcomes
- Food Self-Sufficiency: India achieved self-sufficiency in food production.
- Time Period: Initiated in India during the 1960s
- International Organizations: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) played a role in promoting the Green Revolution
- Global Food Prices: Food prices decreased in many countries.
- High-Yielding Variety (HYV) Disadvantages: HYV seeds required more fertilizer and water.
Green Revolution Environmental Concerns
- Soil Degradation: Soil erosion and degradation were major environmental consequences.
- Loss of Biodiversity: Biodiversity declined due to monoculture.
- Water Consumption: Increased water consumption.
Green Revolution's Success Factors
- New Farming Technologies and Research: Increased the success of the Green Revolution.
- High-yielding Varieties (HYVs): Improved crop productivity
- Irrigation Systems: Improved irrigation systems
Green Revolution Funding
- Rockefeller Foundation: Instrumental in funding research and spread.
Green Revolution's Negative Consequences
- Rural Poverty: Increased poverty among small farmers
- Environmental Problems: Soil degradation, water depletion, and biodiversity loss.
- Unequal Distribution of Benefits: Primarily benefited large-scale farmers over small-scale farmers.
Green Revolution Regions Impacted
- India: Punjab and Haryana benefited significantly.
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Not a significant beneficiary.
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Test your knowledge on the Green Revolution with this quiz. Explore key objectives, technologies, and impacts, including the contributions of Norman Borlaug and the effects on farmers and the environment. Discover how irrigation and high-yielding varieties transformed agriculture.
