Indian Geography UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

The 'Green Revolution' involved the use of high yielding varieties of seeds which required:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: More fertilizer and more water

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “More fertilizer and more water”.

1) High-yielding varieties require increased inputs of fertilizers to achieve their potential yields.

2) High-yielding varieties generally require more water compared to traditional varieties.

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