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Grow more food campaign was started in which year?

A1935

B1947

C1950

D1942

Answer:

D. 1942

Read Explanation:

GROW MORE FOOD CAMPAIGN

  • This campaign, started in 1942, was continued after getting the independence.

  • The main object of this campaign was to fulfill the need of food, which had been created due to the Second World War.

  • This campaign was the first one to be organized on a national level.

  • In this campaign, the new seeds and chemical fertilizers were distributed among the farmers.

  • Agricultural departments of state governments organized this campaign.


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