Which one of the following most appropriately describes the nature of the Green Revolution of the late sixties of 20th century?
- AIntensive cultivation of green vegetables
- BIntensive Agriculture District programme
- CHigh-yielding varieties programme
- DSeed-Fertilizer-Water technology
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (d) Seed-Fertilizer-Water technology
Explanation
The Green Revolution in India is considered to have started in the 1960s, when high-yielding seeds began to be used. Along with them came greater use of fertilizers and a strong push to develop irrigation. This seed–fertilizer–water package describes its nature best, so the answer is (d).