42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98
The success of the Green Revolution depends on the availability of—
aHigh-yielding variety (HYV) seeds✓ Correct
bAdequate irrigation facilities
cChemical fertilizers and pesticides
dNone of these
Explanation
The Green Revolution was started in the 1960s as a package programme, which included the following inputs—(i) high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, (ii) fertilizers, (iii) pesticides, and (iv) adequate irrigation facilities, etc. Although all the above four factors are necessary for the Green Revolution, the high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds played a crucial role in bringing the Green Revolution.
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