UPSC Economics Indian Economy / भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था Question Bank Agriculture

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    Which statement is correct according to the growth and productivity of agriculture?
    I. The total irrigated area increased from less than one million hectares per annum before the green revolution to about 2.5 million hectares per annum during the 1970's
    II. The total gross irrigated area now is 40 million hectares.
    III. The yield per hectare of food grains has shown remarkable increase in the pre Green Revolution period.

    A) Only I

    B) I & II

    C) I & III

    D) b None of the above

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The total irrigated area increased from less than one million hectares per annum before the green revolution to about 2.5 million hectares per annum during the 1970?s. The total gross irrigated area now is 80 million hectares.


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