Agriculture — I — Question 7

Green Revolution had the following impact on Indian agriculture -

1. It enabled Indian agriculture to change from subsistence to commercial and market-oriented.
2. It led to the development of intensive agricultural production system that increased production and paved the way for self-sufficiency in respect of food grains.
3. The adoption of new technology under Green Revolution created more employment opportunities in agriculture sector.
4. It enabled the farmers to obtain increasing returns from agriculture by greater utilisation of agricultural inputs.
5. It increased rural prosperity.