Question

The High Yielding Variety Programme (HYVP) was introduced after the success of which of the following crops in combating drought conditions?

• A. Hybrid cotton
• B. Mexican dwarf wheat and Taichung Native-1 paddy
• C. Sorghum and millet
• D. Rice and soybean

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Mexican dwarf wheat and Taichung Native-1 paddy

The success of Mexican dwarf wheat varieties and the exotic Taichung Native-1 paddy variety in combating droughts in 1965-67 prompted the introduction of the High Yielding Variety Programme (HYVP) by the government.