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Who is renowned as the 'Father of the Green Revolution' in India?

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

Answer options

  1. M.S. Swaminathan
  2. Verghese Kurien
  3. C. Subramaniam
  4. Norman Borlaug

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: M.S. Swaminathan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) M.S. Swaminathan šŸ“š Explanation: M.S. Swaminathan was a legendary Indian geneticist who introduced high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice in the 1960s. His efforts saved India from massive famine and transformed the country into an agriculturally self-reliant nation.