Question

With reference to the Green Revolution in India, what does ‘H’ stand for in ‘HYV’?
1. Hope
2. Hike
3. Hold
4. High

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : High

The correct answer is High.

• With reference to the Green Revolution in India‘H’ stands for in ‘HYV’ is High.
• The Green Revolution involved the production of high-yielding varieties (often abbreviated as HYV) of seeds, resulting in an increase in agricultural production to combat food shortage and increase the revenue of the agricultural sector.

• About Green Revolution
  • M.S. Swaminathan is considered the father of the green revolution.
  • In the year 1965, the government of India launched the Green Revolution with the help of M.S. Swaminathan who was a geneticist.
  • He developed new ideas and creativity in agricultural products.
  • His idea of the development of agriculture furnished a lot.
  • Hence he is regarded as the father of the green revolution. 
  • M.S. Swaminathan termed a few aspects for the easy flow of this revolution.
  • He developed a few methods and aspects for the production of goods and raw materials.
  • The main aim and aspects of the green revolution included the following
    • ​High Yielding Varieties (HYV)
    • Mechanization of Agriculture
    • Use of Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides
    • Irrigation

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• Agricultural Revolutions in India
   

Yellow Revolution	Oilseed Production (Especially Mustard and Sunflower)
Blue Revolution	Fish Production
Golden Revolution	Fruits / Honey Production / Horticulture Development
Pink Revolution	Onion Production / Pharmaceuticals / Prawn Production
Silver Fiber Revolution	Cotton