Very Short Question and Answers - The Green Revolution

India officially recognized the Green Revolution in July 1968.

The significant agricultural development associated with the Green Revolution is the introduction of high-yielding varieties of crops, particularly wheat and rice.

Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest production of foodgrains in 2020-21.

The total foodgrain production in 2021-22 was 315 million tonnes.

Uttar Pradesh produced 36 million tonnes of wheat in 2020-21.

Buffer stock is the stock of foodgrains procured by the government to ensure food security, particularly during shortages.

The two components that ensure food security in India are buffer stock and the public distribution system.

Foodgrain production crossed 200 million tonnes in the year 2000-01.

The food grain production in 1960-61 was 80 million tonnes.

The highest production of foodgrains recorded was 315 million tonnes in 2021-22.

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a pre-announced price paid to farmers for their crops to encourage production.

West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh had significant rice production in 2020-21.

Yes, India has become self-sufficient in foodgrains since the Green Revolution.

The data provided does not specify the decade, but a significant increase can be seen from the 1970s onward.

The foodgrain production in 2010-11 was 245 million tonnes.

The government creates a buffer stock to distribute foodgrains in deficit areas and to provide food security during shortages.

India managed to avoid famine even during adverse weather conditions because of the Green Revolution.

The foodgrain production in 2019-20 was 297 million tonnes.

The Green Revolution primarily focused on increasing the production of wheat and rice.

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is responsible for procuring wheat and rice for buffer stock.