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Question

The 'Green Revolution' in India primarily focused on increasing the production of which crop?

  1. Pulses
  2. Oilseeds
  3. Wheat and Rice
  4. Cotton

Answer:

Option C: Wheat and Rice

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Wheat and Rice”.

The Green Revolution in India, initiated in the 1960s, primarily focused on increasing the production of wheat and rice through the introduction of high-yielding varieties, fertilizers, and irrigation technologies.