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Explain the impact of the Green Revolution.
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The Green Revolution has led to
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Increase in agricultural products
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Green Revolution has resulted in a phenomenal
increase in the production of agricultural crops,
especially in food grains.
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Rural employment:
Farm mechanization raised concerns about widespread unemployment, but the Green Revolution's introduction to India also
markedly increased the need for laborers because of multiple cropping and fertilizer use.
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Industrial growth
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Large-scale farm mechanization brought about by the Green Revolution led to a demand for a variety of machines, including tractors, harvesters, threshers, electric motors, pump sets, etc. In addition, there has been a
significant rise in the need for chemical fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc.
As a result, the industries that produce these goods have advanced greatly.
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The prosperity of farmers:
Farmers now enjoy prosperity as a r
esult of the growth in farm output and their associated incomes
. This has been particularly true for large farmers who own more than 10 hectares of land.
- Reduction in the import of food grains : The biggest advantage of the Green Revolution was the rise in food grain production, which led to a sharp decline in imports into India. India presently has enough food grain supply in the central pool and is self-sufficient in that regard.
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