ICSE Class 8 Biology Question 3 of 11

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Question 1(c)

Distinguish between Green revolution and White revolution.

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Difference between Green revolution and White revolution:

Green revolutionWhite revolution
The Green Revolution involved the development and application of high-yielding crop varieties, enhanced irrigation, and the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides to increase agricultural productivity.The White Revolution focused primarily on milk production, aiming to increase dairy yield and improve rural livelihoods through cooperative milk unions and dairy farming advancements.
Father of Green Revolution was M.S. Swaminathan.Father of White revolution was Verghese Kurien.