Distinguish between 'Green Revolution' and 'Golden Revolution’.
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Difference between 'Green Revolution' and 'Golden Revolution’
Green Revolution
Golden Revolution
The introduction of High-Yielding Varieties (HYV) of seeds and the increased use of fertilisers, pesticides and irrigation facilities which led to substantial increase in output of cereals is known as the Green Revolution.
The rapid growth in the production of diverse horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, tuber crops, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, spices and plantation crops is known as Golden Revolution.
It led to increase in the production of rice and wheat.
It led to increase in the production of fruits, vegetables, flowers aromatic plants, spices, etc.
Green Revolution made India self-sufficient in the production of foodgrains.
Golden Revolution made India a world leader in the production of mangoes, bananas, coconut and spices.
Green Revolution provided food security and raised agricultural incomes.
Golden Revolution provided nutrition and sustainable livelihood options.
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