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What is meant by HYV? - Geography

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What is meant by HYV?

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HYV stands for High Yielding Variety. These are special seeds that produce more crops per hectare than normal seeds. They grow faster but need more water, fertilizers, and care. HYV seeds were important in increasing food production during the Green Revolution in India.

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Chapter 14: Agriculture - EXERCISES [Page 317]

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D. R. Khullar Geography [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 14 Agriculture
EXERCISES | Q I. 4. a | Page 317
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