Assessing the Impact of the Green Revolution
Question 1
Which of the following is considered a positive outcome of the Green Revolution?
Displacement of small-scale farmers
Increased reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Reduction in the genetic diversity of crops
Increased agricultural productivity and food production
Question 2
What was a significant negative environmental impact of the Green Revolution?
Increased carbon sequestration in agricultural lands
Reduction in the use of non-renewable resources
Decrease in water pollution from agricultural runoff
Degradation of soil quality due to overuse of chemical fertilizers
Question 3
How did the Green Revolution affect rural economies in developing countries?
It decreased the income inequality in agricultural communities
It led to an overall reduction in poverty in rural areas
It widened the gap between wealthy landowners and poor farmers
It resulted in a significant increase in employment opportunities for rural populations
Question 4
Which innovation was a key component of the Green Revolution?
Widespread adoption of traditional subsistence farming methods
Introduction of organic farming practices
Expansion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) usage
Development of high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of crops
Question 5
The Green Revolution had the least impact on which of the following aspects?
Adoption of new agricultural technologies
Expansion of irrigated land
Increase in the use of agrochemicals
Promotion of agricultural biodiversity
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