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Which of the following practices contributed most to the increase in food production during the Green Revolution in India?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 9 · Science · Improvement in Food Resources
  1. Use of high‑yield varieties
  2. Reducing irrigation
  3. Decreasing fertilizer usage
  4. Planting crops in winter
Answer
Use of high‑yield varieties

The correct answer is Use of high‑yield varieties — Therefore option A is correct.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify key strategies of the Green Revolution: high‑yield varieties, improved irrigation, chemical fertilizers, pest control.
  2. Compare the options: A) use of high‑yield varieties; B) reducing irrigation; C) decreasing fertilizer usage; D) planting crops in winter.
  3. The strategy that had the greatest impact was developing and using high‑yield varieties.
  4. Therefore option A is correct.
Common mistake: Confusing fertilizer use with high‑yield varieties

Concept tested: Green Revolution strategies

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