Economy UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Which States of India have derived maximum benefits from green revolution?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Punjab, Haryana & Western U.P.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Punjab, Haryana & Western U.P.”.

The Green Revolution within India led to an increase in agricultural production, especially in Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.

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Reason (R): The saving ratio has consistently increased in this period.

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  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true