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The New Agricultural Strategy was introduced in India in the decade of?

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

Answer options

  1. 1950ā€™s
  2. 1960ā€™s
  3. 1970ā€™s
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1960ā€™s

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 1960ā€™s šŸ“š Explanation: The New Agricultural Strategy, popularly known as the Green Revolution, was introduced in India in the mid-1960's. It involved the use of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilizers, and modern irrigation techniques. This strategy significantly increased food production, particularly wheat and rice.