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Q1.

Consider the following statements regarding the Green Revolution in India: 1. It was initiated in the mid-1960s under the leadership of M.S. Swaminathan at the national level and Norman Borlaug globally. 2. The strategy relied heavily on High Yielding Varieties (HYV) of wheat and rice, extensive chemical fertilizers, and controlled irrigation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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(A)

1 only

(B)

2 only

(C)

Both 1 and 2

(D)

Neither 1 nor 2

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Q2.

Which of the following was/were the major unintended negative socioeconomic and ecological consequences of the Green Revolution in India? 1. Widening regional disparities between agrarian states and others. 2. Excessive depletion of groundwater tables in northwestern states like Punjab and Haryana. 3. Increased genetic diversity of staple crops across Indian farmlands. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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(A)

1 and 2 only

(B)

2 and 3 only

(C)

1 and 3 only

(D)

1, 2 and 3

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