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Question : What was a major criticism of the focus on wheat and rice in the Green Revolution?

 

Option 1: It led to a decline in the production of cash crops.

Option 2: It caused a reduction in agricultural biodiversity.

Option 3: It increased the dependency on imported seeds.

Option 4: It resulted in a surplus of food grains.


Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: It caused a reduction in agricultural biodiversity.


Solution : A major criticism of the focus on wheat and rice in the Green Revolution was that it caused a reduction in agricultural biodiversity, as farmers shifted away from traditional and diverse cropping patterns.

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