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Question
The shackles of agriculture during the colonial rule were permanently broken by the Green Revolution that resulted from the application of ______.
- High Yielding Varieties (HYV)
- Mechanization of Agriculture
- Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides
- Organic Fertilizers and Pesticides
Options
I, II, IV
I, II, III
II, III, IV
I, III, IV
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Solution
The shackles of agriculture during the colonial rule were permanently broken by the Green Revolution that resulted from the application of High Yielding Varieties (HYV), Mechanization of Agriculture, Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides.
Explanation:
The Green Revolution changed agriculture during colonial times. It used special seeds (HYV) that gave more crops and more food. Machines (Mechanization) helped farmers work faster. Fertilizers and pesticides protected crops from pests. This increased food production, ensured enough food for people, and helped the economy grow. Many people benefited from these changes.
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