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Question
Which of the following was NOT the benefit accruing from 'Golden Revolution'?
Options
Increase in the income of the farmers.
Increase in production of milk and related products.
Increase in production and exports of fruits and vegetables.
Employment for women in rural areas.
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Solution
Increase in production of milk and related products.
Explanation:
Golden Revolution is connected to horticulture i.e., production of fruits and vegetables. As a result, farmers' incomes increased and women in rural regions were given jobs. The rise in milk and related product production is connected to the "white revolution."
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