Economy and Government — Practice Quiz

1967-70

The Green Revolution in India occurred during 1967-70. During this period, foodgrain production increased dramatically from 74 million tonnes in 1967 to 108 million tonnes in 1970. This was achieved through the use of high-yielding variety seeds, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and improved irrigation. The period 1947-50 was just after independence when planning was being established, 1980-85 was much later, and 1990-95 was the period of economic liberalization.

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is called the 'Father of Indian Green Revolution' for his significant role in implementing improved agricultural technology in India. He helped introduce high-yielding variety seeds, chemical fertilizers, and modern farming techniques that dramatically increased food production. He was awarded the first World Food Prize in 1987 and posthumously received the Bharat Ratna in 2024. Dr. Norman Borlaug discovered high-yielding wheat but worked in Mexico, Sir M. Visveswariah was the father of economic planning, and Dr. Kurien was associated with the White Revolution (milk produc

Technology used during crop growing

Pre-harvest technology refers to the improved technology used during the crop growing phase, before harvesting. This includes the use of high-yielding variety seeds, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and proper irrigation facilities. The 'pre' prefix means 'before', so it's the technology applied before the harvest. Post-harvest technology deals with processing and marketing after crops are harvested, while storage and marketing technologies are separate aspects that come after the growing phase.

12th Plan

According to the data provided, the 12th Plan (2012-17) had the highest public cost allocation of ₹76,69,807 crores. This shows the increasing investment in development projects over time. The 11th Plan had ₹36,44,718 crores, 10th Plan had ₹15,25,639 crores, and 9th Plan had ₹9,41,041 crores. The progressive increase in plan allocations reflects the growing economy and increased government spending on development.