Quiz on India's Green Revolution

What was the main goal of India's Green Revolution in the 1960s?

• Reduce water usage in agriculture

• Shift from subsistence farming to commercial farming

• Promote traditional farming methods

• Decrease the use of modern technology

Which of the following was NOT a technology introduced during the Green Revolution?

• High-yielding crops

• Tractors

• GMO crops

• Traditional plows

How did the Green Revolution impact food production in India?

• It led to a significant increase in food production

• It caused a sharp decline in crop yields

• It led to widespread famine

• It had no noticeable effect

What is one negative effect of overpopulation?

• Economic growth and more development

• Increased job opportunities

• Lack of services and infrastructure

• Decrease in pollution levels

Carrying capacity refers to:

• The amount of land available for farming

• The maximum number of people an area can support based on resources

• The population density of an area

• The total number of people in a country

What is NOT an example of how water impacts South Asia?

• Summer monsoons cause flooding

• Fishing industries worry about disappearing species

• Bhutan uses hydropower for energy

• The region has unlimited access to water

Why is Northern India more densely populated than Southern India?

• The government encourages people to move north

• More than 40% of India's population lives in the North

• The South has better agricultural conditions

• The North has strict population control policies

One major challenge of the Green Revolution is:

• It required the use of traditional farming methods

• It caused a decrease in agricultural production

• Overpopulation and resource strain in some regions

• It led to an economic recession

Which of the following is a positive effect of overpopulation?

• Economic growth and development

• Increased pollution

• Shortage of housing

• Decreased job opportunities

How has India tried to control its growing population?

• Encouraging migration to urban areas

• Limiting access to medical care

• Promoting family planning and birth control measures

• Increasing food production