Question

The second phase of the Green Revolution is associated with which time period?

• A. Mid-1960s to Mid-1970s
• B. Mid-1970s to Mid-1980s
• C. Mid-1950s to Mid-1960s
• D. Mid-1980s onwards

Hint:

Remember: \[ \text{First Phase} \rightarrow \text{Wheat Revolution} \] \[ \text{Second Phase} \rightarrow \text{Expansion to Rice and More Regions} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Green Revolution refers to the rapid increase in agricultural production through the use of:
• High-yielding variety (HYV) seeds
• Chemical fertilizers
• Irrigation facilities
• Modern farming techniques It played a major role in increasing food grain production in India.

Step 1: Understanding the first phase of the Green Revolution.}
The first phase of the Green Revolution mainly occurred during: \[ \text{Mid-1960s to Mid-1970s} \] It focused primarily on:
• Wheat production
• Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh

Step 2: Understanding the second phase.}
The second phase of the Green Revolution is associated with: \[ \text{Mid-1970s to Mid-1980s} \] During this phase:
• HYV technology spread to more regions.
• Rice cultivation increased significantly.
• More states adopted modern agricultural methods.

Step 3: Checking the options.}

• Mid-1960s to Mid-1970s : First phase
• Mid-1970s to Mid-1980s : Correct
• Mid-1950s to Mid-1960s : Before Green Revolution
• Mid-1980s onwards : Not considered the second phase Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Mid-1970s to Mid-1980s}} \]