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The 'Yellow Revolution' in the Indian agricultural sector is directly associated with a massive boost in the production of what?

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

Answer options

  1. Poultry
  2. Pulses
  3. Jute
  4. Oilseeds

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Oilseeds

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Oilseeds šŸ“š Explanation: The Yellow Revolution was launched in India in 1986-87 specifically to heavily increase the domestic production of edible oilseeds like mustard, sesame, and sunflower. The primary strategy was to deploy hybrid seeds and modern technological interventions to make India completely self-reliant in cooking oils. Sam Pitroda is widely recognized as the father of this specific agricultural revolution.