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During the Green Revolution, food grain production increased from million tonnes in 1960 to million tonnes in 1970. What was the percentage increase in production?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 12 · Economics · Indian Economy 1950-1990
  1. 30%
  2. 35%
  3. 40%
  4. 45%
Answer
40%

The correct answer is 40% — Thus, the production rose by \%.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Find the increase in production: million tonnes.
  2. Divide the increase by the original amount: .
  3. Multiply by to convert to percent: .
  4. Thus, the production rose by \%.
Common mistake: Subtracting after dividing instead of before division

Concept tested: Percentage change in agricultural output

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