Consider the following statements :(I) The Green Revolution has been l...
Explanation:
Statement I: The Green Revolution has been limited in its spatial coverage in India
Statement II: It has been confined mainly to Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh.
The correct answer is option 'B', which means Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Reasoning:
The Green Revolution was a significant agricultural development in India that aimed to increase agricultural production and improve food security. It involved the adoption of new technologies, such as high-yielding varieties of seeds, modern irrigation systems, and the use of fertilizers and pesticides.
Statement I: The Green Revolution has been limited in its spatial coverage in India.
This statement is true. The Green Revolution was not implemented uniformly across all regions of India. It was primarily concentrated in certain states where the conditions were favorable for its implementation. These states included Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh, which had fertile soil, access to irrigation facilities, and a favorable climate. These regions saw significant improvements in agricultural productivity and became known as the "Green Revolution belt."
However, the Green Revolution did not have the same level of success in other parts of the country. Some regions, particularly those with unfavorable agro-climatic conditions, limited access to irrigation, or poor infrastructure, did not benefit from the Green Revolution to the same extent. Therefore, the spatial coverage of the Green Revolution in India was limited.
Statement II: It has been confined mainly to Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh.
This statement is false. While it is true that Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh were the primary beneficiaries of the Green Revolution in India, it is not accurate to say that it was confined mainly to these states. The Green Revolution had some success in other parts of the country as well, although to a lesser extent. For example, states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat also witnessed improvements in agricultural productivity due to the adoption of Green Revolution technologies.
Therefore, Statement II is false as the Green Revolution was not confined solely to Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh.
Overall, the correct answer is option 'B', which states that Statement I is true but Statement II is false.