With reference to the Green Revolution in India, consider the following statements: 1. The first phase of the Green Revolution primarily benefited wheat-growing regions like Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. 2. The Green Revolution led to India achieving self-sufficiency in food grains, reducing dependency on foreign nations. 3. The Green Revolution initially increased inequality among farmers because only large farmers could afford the inputs, and the government took no corrective measures. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2, and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

The first phase benefited wheat-growing affluent regions and later helped achieve food self-sufficiency.
The government did take steps (like subsidized loans and fertiliser support) to ensure small farmers also benefited.

Source- 12th NCERT: Economics: Macroeconomics

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