Multiple choice

Which of the following is not true of the Green Revolution?

  1. Mainly took place in the 1970s and 1980s

  2. New miracle seeds were created to increase crop production

  3. There was a decrease in the amount of fertilizer used

  4. There was increased use of machinery and technology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution actually led to a significant increase in the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to support high-yield crop varieties. Therefore, claiming there was a decrease in fertilizer use is incorrect.

Keep practicing — related questions