Question 43
HardOriginal questionAssertion (A): In the first phase, the green revolution widened the gap between regions.
Reason (R): HYV seeds were at first used mainly in a few states with irrigation.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
States such as Punjab gained first and fastest; rain-fed regions were left behind.
R explains A.
- Concept
- Phases of the green revolution
- Typical timeTypical
- 100 s
- Your timeYours
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