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Agriculture — I — Question 2

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Your grandfather, a farmer, was a young boy when the Green Revolution began. What does he tell you about the pros and cons of the Green Revolution.

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My grandfather experienced the Green Revolution as a young boy and he told me many things about the Green Revolution.

The advantages of Green Revolution as per my grandfather are:

  1. Increased Crop Yields — The Green Revolution introduced high-yielding crop varieties and modern farming techniques, resulting in a significant increase in crop production and improved food security.
  2. Improved Livelihoods — Higher crop yields meant increased incomes for farmers, improving their living standards.
  3. Food Self-Sufficiency — The Green Revolution made the country self-sufficient in food production and ensured a stable food supply.

The disadvantages of Green Revolution as per my grandfather are:

  1. Environmental Impact — Intensive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides led to soil degradation, water pollution, and a loss of biodiversity.
  2. Income Inequality — Large-scale farmers with better access to resources benefitted more, exacerbating income inequality and leaving small-scale farmers at a disadvantage.
  3. Dependency on External Inputs — Farmers became reliant on costly inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.
  4. Loss of Traditional Knowledge — The focus on high-yielding varieties led to a decline in traditional crop varieties, risking the loss of indigenous knowledge and agricultural diversity.