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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2018 — General Studies · Question 135 of 200

Q135
Indian EconomyAgriculture & Rural Economy
Green revolution in India has taken place through district-wise execution of
  1. a.IADA (Intensive Agricultural District Programme)
  2. b.IAAP (Intensive Agricultural Area Programme)
  3. c.IADA and IAAP
  4. d.None of the above

Answer: (C) IADA and IAAP

The Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP or 'package programme') was started in 1960-61 in selected districts with assured irrigation, and the Intensive Agricultural Area Programme (IAAP) extended the approach to more areas in 1964-65. Together with the High Yielding Varieties Programme of 1966-67 they formed the base of the Green Revolution, so both (A) and (B) are correct. M. S. Swaminathan is called the father of the Green Revolution in India and Norman Borlaug in the world.

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