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What is the significance of the Green Revolution in Pakistan’s.
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- A. It had minimal impact on food production.
- B. It led to a decrease in food security.
- C. It significantly increased crop production and food security but also had negative environmental consequences.
- D. It completely eradicated poverty in rural areas.
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correct Answer ( C )
The Green revolution, spanning roughly from the 1960s to the 1980s , impacted pakistan’s agricultural landscape dramatically: the introduction of high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice, together with increased irrigation and the use of fertilizers and pesticides, led to a significant increase in crop production, which boosted food security and contributed to economic growth. However, the Green Revolution also had negative consequences such as environmental degradation due to excessive fertilizer and pesticide use, increased dependence on external inputs and widening income disparities