Question

In which year was high yielding varieties programme introduced in India? What was the main factor responsible for Green Revolution in India?

Answer 1

The high yielding varieties programme was introduced in India in the year 1966.

The main factor responsible for the green revolution in India was the use of high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds, which significantly raised agricultural yield per acre to a record high level. This programme involved a package of new agricultural technologies including HYV seeds, increased use of chemical fertilizers, adequate irrigation, and pesticides. The green revolution led to a large increase in agricultural production, especially in wheat and rice, enabling India to achieve self-sufficiency in food grains and reducing dependency on imports.