With reference to Green Revolution 2.0 in India, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers by promoting precision agriculture and drip irrigation. 2. It seeks to diversify the energy mix in agriculture by promoting fossil fuels as a clean energy source. 3. Leveraging digital technologies like remote sensing and real-time data platforms is a key feature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Green Revolution 2.0 promotes precision agriculture and water-saving technologies like drip irrigation to optimize resource use and reduce dependency on chemical inputs.
It seeks to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, not promote them. The focus is on renewables like solar, wind, hydro, and green hydrogen for sustainable energy use in agriculture.
Digital tools such as remote sensing, satellite imagery, and real-time data platforms are essential components of Green Revolution 2.0 to improve agricultural efficiency and resilience.

Source- 12th NCERT: Economics: Macroeconomics and TMH Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh

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