High Yielding Variety Program — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following characteristics are associated with High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds introduced during the Green Revolution in India? 1. Photoperiod insensitivity 2. High responsiveness to chemical fertilizers 3. Resistance to all major pests and diseases 4. Taller stem height to maximize sunlight absorption Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The 'package of practices' associated with the High Yielding Variety Program (HYVP) primarily included:
Consider the following statements regarding the High Yielding Variety Program (HYVP) in India: 1. It was primarily focused on increasing the production of pulses and oilseeds. 2. Dr. Norman Borlaug's contributions were central to the development of high-yielding rice varieties. 3. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established after the launch of HYVP to manage surplus food grains. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Which of the following regions in India experienced the most significant positive impact from the High Yielding Variety Program (HYVP) during the initial phases of the Green Revolution?
The term 'miracle rice' is often associated with which of the following High Yielding Variety (HYV) strains?