Green Revolution in India: Key Concepts

The video discusses the Green Revolution in India, highlighting its origins, key figures, and the factors that contributed to its success. It explains how the introduction of high-yielding seeds, improved irrigation, and mechanization increased food production, leading to prosperity among farmers. However, it also addresses the demerits, such as crop imbalance and regional disparities, and suggests improvements for future agricultural practices.

Who coined the term 'Green Revolution' and when?

• Dr. Norman Borlaug in 1964

• Dr. Norman Borlaug in 1950

• Mr. William S. God in 1968

• Dr. M.S. Swaminathan in 1966

What was a key factor in the success of the first Green Revolution in India?

• Introduction of organic farming

• Decrease in irrigation facilities

• High-yielding variety of seeds

• Reduction in agricultural land

Which organization was crucial in meeting the fertilizer needs of Indian farmers during the Green Revolution?

• Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative

• Fertilizer Corporation of India

• National Seed Corporation

• Indian Agricultural Research Institute

What was one of the positive outcomes of the Green Revolution in India?

• Decline in industrial growth

• Decrease in food production

• Prosperity for farmers

• Increased unemployment

How did the Green Revolution affect employment in India?

• It only affected urban employment

• It increased employment due to multiple cropping

• It had no impact on employment

• It led to a decrease in employment

What was a major drawback of the Green Revolution?

• Focus on multiple crops equally

• Inter crop imbalance favoring wheat

• Equal regional development

• Improved quality of life for all farmers

Which regions in India benefited the most from the Green Revolution?

• Punjab and Haryana

• Western India

• Southern India

• Eastern India

What was the impact of the Green Revolution on small farmers?

• They became very rich

• They did not profit much

• They gained equal benefits as large farmers

• They stopped farming altogether

What was a suggestion to improve the Green Revolution?

• Wider area coverage and more crop variety

• Focus on a single crop

• Decrease support for poor farmers

• Reduce irrigation facilities

What was one of the key suggestions for the future of the Green Revolution?

• Reduce the use of fertilizers

• Focus only on wheat production

• Limit the area of cultivation

• Increase support for poor farmers