Which scientist is prominently associated with the Green Revolution in India?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: M. S. Swaminathan
Dr M. S. Swaminathan is widely known as a key architect of India's Green Revolution. He helped adapt and promote high-yielding crop varieties and modern agricultural methods in cooperation with international scientists and Indian institutions. C. V. Raman worked in physics, Homi Bhabha in nuclear science and Vikram Sarabhai in space research. Thus option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
M. S. Swaminathan
Why is this the correct answer?
Dr M. S. Swaminathan is widely known as a key architect of India's Green Revolution. He helped adapt and promote high-yielding crop varieties and modern agricultural methods in cooperation with international scientists and Indian institutions. C. V. Raman worked in physics, Homi Bhabha in nuclear science and Vikram Sarabhai in space research. Thus option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Economics question. Chapter: Indian Economy (1950–1990).