Multiple choice

Which of the following crops benefitted the most fom the 'Green Revolution'?

  1. Maize

  2. Wheat

  3. Barley

  4. Cotton
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution (1940s-1970s) primarily focused on developing high-yield, disease-resistant wheat varieties, with Norman Borlaug's dwarf wheat being the cornerstone. While maize and other crops also saw improvements, wheat benefitted most dramatically, with production increasing by over 300% in some regions. Barley and cotton were not primary Green Revolution crops.

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