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Question
The Green Revolution in the late 1960’s introduced the Indian farmers in cultivation of wheat and rice, which produced greater amounts of grain. The farmers did not use traditional seeds.
- What type of seeds were used by the farmers?
- Write one disadvantage of these seeds.
Short Note
Solution
- HYV (High Yielding Variety) seeds.
- HYV seeds need higher doses of fertilizer and are highly susceptible to pests. Require controlled irrigation.
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