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Green Revolution was confined to

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Rice in West Bengal
  2. Cotton in Maharashtra
  3. Wheat in Punjab and Haryana
  4. Oilseeds in Andhra Pradesh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Wheat in Punjab and Haryana

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Wheat in Punjab and Haryana šŸ“š Explanation: The Green Revolution in the late 1960s was primarily confined to the production of wheat in the northwestern states of Punjab and Haryana. These regions had the best irrigation facilities and fertile land, allowing them to maximize the benefits of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds. This concentration led to a massive increase in grain surplus for the country.