Question

Which one of the following crops is the greatest beneficiary of the Green Revolution in both production and productivity?

  1. Jawar
  2. Maize
  3. Rice
  4. Wheat

Answer:

Option D: Wheat

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Wheat”.

The crop that has been the greatest beneficiary of the Green Revolution in terms of both production and productivity is - (4) Wheat.

While both wheat and rice saw significant increases, there's evidence to suggest wheat might be the bigger beneficiary, at least in terms of production increase.