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Primary Sector : Agriculture — Economics STD 9 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9EconomicsPrimary Sector : Agriculture2 Marks
Question
In which year was High Yielding Varieties Programme introduced in India? What was the main factor responsible for Green Revolution in India?
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Answer

In 1966, Green Revolution in India occurred mainly due to the use of high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds which raised agricultural yield per acre to a record high level.

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