Question
Which of the following is an INCORRECTLY stated social
impact of the Green Revolution?Solution
The Green Revolution primarily benefited medium and large-scale farmers who could afford modern agricultural techniques, seeds, and fertilizers. Farmers engaged in subsistence agriculture often faced increased challenges due to lack of resources. Key Points: 1. Green Revolution introduced high-yield variety (HYV) seeds and mechanization. 2. It led to regional disparities, benefiting Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh more. 3. Marginal and landless farmers struggled to compete due to limited resources. 4. It caused ecological issues like soil degradation and water scarcity. 5. It significantly increased India’s food grain production, reducing dependence on imports. Bee Facts: • Displacement of service caste groups (a): Correct; mechanization reduced traditional farming roles. • Worsened conditions for marginal farmers (b): Correct; many could not access HYV seeds or fertilizers. • Primarily benefited medium/large farmers (c): Correct; they had the resources to adopt new technology. • Subsistence farmers benefited (d): Incorrect; they were largely left out.
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