Q2
Current Affairs & General KnowledgeImportant Days & Static GK
Who is called the 'Father of Green Revolution' in India?
- a.Verghese Kurien
- b.M S Swaminathan
- c.Dhyan Chand
- d.Vikram Sarabhai
Answer: (B) M S Swaminathan
M S Swaminathan led the introduction of high-yielding wheat and rice varieties in the 1960s and is called the Father of the Green Revolution in India. Verghese Kurien is linked with the White Revolution (milk), Dhyan Chand with hockey and Vikram Sarabhai with the space programme.