Question

Green Revolution was started during ______ five year plan?

• A. Second Five Year Plan
• B. Fifth Five Year Plan
• C. Fourth Five Year Plan
• D. Third Five Year Plan

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Third Five Year Plan

Third Five Year Plan (1961-1966)

• The Green Revolution was a significant agricultural transformation that began in India during this period, focusing on increasing food production through high-yielding variety seeds (particularly wheat and rice), modern farming techniques, irrigation facilities, fertilizers, and pesticides.

• It was led by agricultural scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, often called the "Father of Green Revolution in India"

• The program was initially implemented in Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh before spreading to other regions

• It helped India achieve food self-sufficiency, transforming the country from a food-deficit nation to a food-surplus one

• The revolution drastically increased agricultural productivity, particularly wheat and rice yields

• It introduced modern farming practices, agricultural machinery, chemical fertilizers, and scientific crop management