Q. The major goal of the green revolution was to

A) Decrease the use of modern farm equipment
B) Decrease population growth
C) Increase agricultural production
D) Increase population growth
Explanation

In India the major goal of the green revolution was to increase agricultural production. MS Swaminathan initiated collaboration with Dr. Borlaug which reached the highest point into the green revolution through introduction of Mexican varieties of wheat in India. Green revolution depend mainly on plant breeding techniques for high yielding and disease resistant varieties in wheat, rice, maize etc.

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