2020 · Q50
In which of the following states high yielding varieties of food grains were introduced as part of the first phase of Green Revolution (1966 - 72)?
- 1Andhra Pradesh
- 2Tamil Nadu
- 3Punjab
- 4Haryana
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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- A1,2 and 3
- B2,3 and 4
- C1 and 2 only
- D3 and 4 only
Explanation
The first phase of the Green Revolution (1966–72) introduced high-yielding wheat varieties chiefly in Punjab and Haryana (and western Uttar Pradesh). Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu adopted HYV rice mainly in the later, second phase — so only 3 and 4 are correct.