GK Quiz on Indian Geography: Green Revolution

The Green Revolution refers to a set of research and the development of technology transfer initiatives occurring between 1950 and the late 1960s, that increased agricultural production worldwide, particularly in the developing world, beginning most markedly in the late 1960s.

1. Which of the following crop is not part of High - Yielding Varieties Programme?

A. Rice

B. Wheat

C. Jowar

D. Pulses

Ans: D

2. What were the main reasons for deceleration in the growth of agriculture in post - reform period?

A. Momentous deceleration in public & general investment in agriculture

B. Dwindling farm size

C. Failure to develop new technologies

D. All of the above

Ans: D

3. Consider the statement (s) related to the green revolution.

I. Increasing agricultural production by incorporating modern tools and techniques.

II. New high - yielding varieties of wheat were developed by Prof. Norman Borlaug & were adopted by a number of countries.

Which of the following is/are correct statement (s) ?

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: C

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4. Which of the following was included as part of the land reforms initiated in India?

A. Abolition of intermediaries

B. Tenancy reforms

C. Reorganization of agriculture

D. All the above

Ans: D

5. Consider the statement (s) related to the green revolution.

I. Excess land was acquired by the government and redistributed among the landless.

II. Ceiling laws were passed in all the states during the 1st FYP period.

Which of the following is/are correct statement (s)?

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: A

6. Which of the following was not a measure under the tenancy reforms?

A. Regulation of rent

B. Security of tenure

C. Ownership rights to tenants

D. None of the above

Ans: D

7. Which of the following states has the highest irrigation coverage?

A. Punjab

B. Karnataka

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Uttarakhand

Ans: A

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8. Identify the right order of highest to lowest irrigation coverage.

A. Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar

B. Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar

C. Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar

D. Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar

Ans: B

9. Which of the following was a part of the green revolution strategy?

A. High yielding variety seeds

B. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides

C. Irrigation

D. All the above

Ans: D

10. Consider the statement (s) related to the green revolution.

I. Green revolution ensured that there was no regional disparity

II. There was increase in production of all the food grains and commercial crops.

Which of the following is/are correct statement (s)?

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: D

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