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Which of the following were the consequences of the Green revolution?

1. Decreased vulnerability of crops to pest attack.

2. More disparities between small and big farmers

3. Decline in food prices.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Green revolution refers to an exponential increase in the production of food grains (such as rice and wheat) due to the introduction of high-yielding varieties, to the use of pesticides, and to better management techniques. In India, it began in the 1960s when India imported HYV seeds from Mexico. While the nation was immensely benefited from the green revolution, the technology involved was not free from risks.

One such risk was the possibility that it would increase the disparities between small and big farmers— since only the big farmers could afford the required inputs, thereby reaping most of the benefits of the green revolution. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Moreover, the HYV crops were also more prone to attack by pests and the small farmers who adopted this technology could lose everything in a pest attack. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
However, due to an increase in supply, there were adequate food grains for human consumption in the country. As a result, the price of food grains declined. Hence statement 3 is correct.