2016 · Q33
Norman Borlaug won Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions in:
- 1development of high-yielding crops.
- 2modernization of irrigation infrastructure.
- 3introduction of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeStatic General Awareness
- A1 only
- B2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Norman Borlaug received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for the Green Revolution. His central contribution was the development of high-yielding, semi-dwarf wheat varieties (1), but the prize recognised the whole package of practices: the modernisation of irrigation infrastructure (2) and the introduction of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides (3) that made those varieties productive. The Nobel citation honoured his contributions to the world food supply through all three elements. The official answer key therefore marks 1, 2 and 3 as correct, option (D).