Question

The Green Revolution transformed India's agricultural output in the 1960s and 1970s. Which of the following correctly identifies the key features of the Green Revolution in India?

A It focused on expanding the total area under cultivation through deforestation and was primarily implemented in eastern India
B It introduced High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds for wheat and rice, increased use of chemical fertilisers and irrigation, and was concentrated initially in states like Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh
C It was a programme to introduce organic farming techniques replacing chemical inputs, led by Norman Borlaug in collaboration with the Indian government
D It focused on increasing the output of pulses and oilseeds through biotechnology, making India self-sufficient in protein crops
E It was launched in 1980 under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to modernise agricultural credit delivery through cooperative banks
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