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Green Revolution made the country self sufficient in food production but had some fallouts Consider ...........

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Green Revolution made the country self-sufficient in food production but had some fallouts. Consider the following statements:

(1) It has successful in case of wheat, but not in the case of pulse

(2) Brought inter-state disparities

(3) Helped in restoring soil fertility

(4) Reduced water table in some states

Select the correct statements from the codes given below:

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(1), (2) and (4)

(2) and (4) only

(10, (3) and (4)

All are correct

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Explanation:

- Statement (1): This statement is accurate. The Green Revolution significantly increased wheat production but wasn't as successful with pulses, which continue to struggle in production.

- Statement (2): This is correct. The Green Revolution led to inter-state disparities. Regions with better irrigation and infrastructure benefited more than others, widening economic gaps.

- Statement (3): This is incorrect. Rather than restoring soil fertility, the Green Revolution often led to soil degradation due to excessive use of chemical fertilizers.

- Statement (4): This is true. Overuse of water for irrigation in some states has resulted in reduced water tables.

Given the above explanations:

- Option 1: (1), (2), and (4) is correct.

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