Consider the following statements::1.The Green Revolution focused on increasing the supply of food rather than managing demand.2.The Green Revolution was backed by a comprehensive set of policies, including input subsidies, price support, and public investments in irrigation.3.The Green Revolution focused exclusively on increasing crop yields, without considering nutritional quality or food security..Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements::
1.The Green Revolution focused on increasing the supply of food rather than managing demand.
2.The Green Revolution was backed by a comprehensive set of policies, including input subsidies, price support, and public investments in irrigation.
3.The Green Revolution focused exclusively on increasing crop yields, without considering nutritional quality or food security..
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Green Revolution focused on increasing the supply of food rather than managing demand. The Green Revolution was backed by a comprehensive set of policies, including input subsidies, price support, and public investments in irrigation.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The primary aim of the Green Revolution was to introduce HYVs of cereals to alleviate poverty and malnutrition. The Green Revolution also introduced new varieties of high-yielding crops that were more resistant to pests and diseases. This helped to reduce crop losses and improve food security.

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