Question

How has green revolution helped in solving the Indian food problem?

Answer 1

Following are the main reasons:

1. Increase in production. As a result of green revolution production of many crops has increased rapidly from 1966-67 onwards.
2. Reduction in imports of foodgrain. As a result of green revolution, imports of foodgrains have considerably fallen down in India.
3. Increase in Trade. Because of green revolution, agriculture production has increased. It has increased the market surplus of agro products, which in turn has expanded domestic and foreign trade. Now surplus agriculture products are even exported.