The first crop to be introduced in the Green Revolution was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The first crop to be introduced in the Green Revolution was:
A. Rice
B. Maize
C. Wheat
D. Pearl millet
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The first high-yielding variety of wheat (dwarf variety) was introduced in India in 1963-64, followed by rice in 1965-66. Wheat responded rapidly to fertilizers and irrigation.

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Agro-climatic zones in India are approximately:
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B. 15
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