Question

Distinguish between ‘Green Revolution’ and ‘Golden Revolution’.

Answer 1

S. No.	Green Revolution	Golden Revolution
1.	The combined use of HYV seeds and increased use of fertilisers and developed irrigation facilities jointly to increase the production of rice and wheat. This increase in the production of the food grains is known as the Green Revolution.	The rapid growth in the production of horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, tuber crops, flowers, etc. is known as the Golden Revolution.
2.	It led to an increase in the production, especially of rice and wheat.	It led to increase in production of fruits, vegetables, flowers, aromatic plants, spices, etc.
3.	As a result of this revolution, India became self-sufficient in the production of wheat and rice.	As a result of this revolution, India became a world leader in the production of mangoes, bananas, coconut and spices.