Question 42
HardOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. At first, it was feared that the green revolution would help only the big farmers.
II. Low-interest loans and subsidies on fertiliser let small farmers adopt HYV seeds too.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The inputs cost money, which small farmers lacked, so the fear was real: I is true.
Government loans and subsidies spread the gains to small farmers: II is true.
- Concept
- Green revolution and small farmers
- Typical timeTypical
- 100 s
- Your timeYours
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