Question

In which year did the Green Revolution come in India?

• A. 1966--67
• B. 1969--70
• C. 1967--68
• D. 1579--80

Hint:

Key facts about the Green Revolution: \[ \boxed{\text{Started in India: }1966\text{--}67} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Father of Green Revolution in India: M. S. Swaminathan}} \] Major beneficiaries: \[ \text{Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh} \] Main crops: \[ \text{Wheat and Rice} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall the Green Revolution. The Green Revolution refers to the introduction of:
• High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds
• Chemical fertilizers
• Modern irrigation methods
• Improved agricultural technology to increase agricultural production.

Step 2: Identify when it was introduced in India. The Green Revolution was launched in India during: \[ \boxed{1966\text{--}67} \] under the guidance of agricultural scientists and policymakers.

Step 3: Understand its impact. The Green Revolution led to:
• Increased wheat and rice production
• Greater food security
• Reduction in dependence on food imports
• Agricultural modernization Therefore, \[ \boxed{1966\text{--}67} \] is the correct year associated with the beginning of the Green Revolution in India. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(A)}} \]