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The Green Revolution in the late 1960’s introduced the Indian farmers in cultivation of wheat and rice, which produced greater amounts of grain. The farmers did not use traditional seeds.
- What type of seeds were used by the farmers?
- Write one disadvantage of these seeds.
Short/Brief Note
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Solution
- HYV (High Yielding Variety) seeds.
- HYV seeds need higher doses of fertilizer and are highly susceptible to pests. Require controlled irrigation.
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