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प्रश्न
In the first phase of the Green Revolution in the 1960s and 1970s, the introduction of new technology seemed to be increasing inequalities in rural society. Mention two ways by which inequalities increased.
उत्तर
Inequalities increased as tenant-cultivators were displaced and landowners gained more money due to the technologies. Service cast groups were also displaced due to tractors, tillers, etc.
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