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Question
Briefly explain any two strategies of the Second Green Revolution in India.
Solution
In India, the Second Green Revolution has two strategies:
- Micro-irrigation System: Use of micro-irrigation technology to allow for the best possible synergy between the three Green Revolutionary elements: better fertilisers, seeds, and water.
- Diversification of Agriculture: To raise nutritional standards and income, concentrate on diversifying beyond main crops like wheat and rice to include oil seeds, pulses, and horticulture.
- Use of Biotechnology: Introduction of genetically modified crops with the goals of boosting productivity, disease and pest resistance, and climate adaptability.
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