Question

Arrange the agricultural development of India in chronological order from Independence to the present day:
(A) Green Revolution
(B) Agro-Climatic Planning
(C) Intensive Agricultural District Programme
(D) National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

• A. (C), (A), (B), (D)
• B. (B), (C), (D), (A)
• C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
• D. (D), (A), (C), (B)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To arrange India's agricultural development events chronologically from Independence to the present day, we analyze the historical timeline of each event: 

1. Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP): Initiated in 1960-61, this program focused on increasing agricultural productivity by providing necessary inputs and resources in selected districts.
2. Green Revolution: Launched in the mid-1960s, this pivotal phase in Indian agriculture introduced high-yield variety seeds and advancements in irrigation and fertilization, significantly boosting agricultural productivity.
3. Agro-Climatic Planning: This approach began in the 1980s, emphasizing the alignment of agricultural practices with the distinct climatic conditions of various regions, thus promoting sustainable resource utilization.
4. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA): Introduced under the National Action Plan on Climate Change in 2010, the NMSA aims to enhance resilience of Indian agriculture to climate change and optimize the use of natural resources.

Thus, the correct chronological order is: (C) Intensive Agricultural District Programme, (A) Green Revolution, (B) Agro-Climatic Planning, (D) National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture.

Answer 2

The chronological order of agricultural development in India from independence to the present day is as follows:

• (C) Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP): This was introduced in 1960s as one of the first major agricultural initiatives post-independence to increase food production through intensive farming practices.
• (A) Green Revolution: The Green Revolution, which started in the 1960s, involved the adoption of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilizers, and improved irrigation techniques, which significantly boosted food grain production, especially in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
• (B) Agro-Climatic Planning: This initiative began in the 1970s to better utilize regional agricultural potential by considering the climatic conditions of different regions. It aimed at better resource allocation based on regional needs and capabilities.
• (D) National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture: This mission was introduced much later, in 2014, as part of efforts to promote sustainable farming practices and improve the resilience of Indian agriculture to climate change.

Thus, the correct chronological order is (C), (A), (B), (D).