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What are the steps involved in developing high-yield variety seeds?
Selection of parent plants with desired traits, hybridization, genetic modification, testing, and propagation.
What are the steps for implementing irrigation systems?
Assessment of water needs, design of irrigation infrastructure, construction, water source development, and maintenance.
What are the steps for applying synthetic fertilizers?
Soil testing, fertilizer selection, calculation of application rates, application method (e.g., broadcasting, banding), and monitoring plant response.
What are the steps for using pesticides in agriculture?
Pest identification, selection of appropriate pesticide, calculation of application rates, application method, and monitoring pest control effectiveness.
What are the steps for introducing agricultural machinery?
Assessment of machinery needs, selection of appropriate machines, operator training, field preparation, and maintenance.
What are the steps for genetically modifying organisms (GMOs)?
Gene identification, gene isolation, gene insertion into the target organism, testing for desired traits, and propagation.
What are the steps for improving food security through the Green Revolution?
Adoption of high-yield seeds, application of fertilizers and pesticides, implementation of irrigation systems, increased food production, and distribution to vulnerable populations.
What are the steps for mitigating environmental degradation caused by chemical farming?
Soil testing, reduced use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, implementation of conservation tillage, crop rotation, and promotion of organic farming practices.
What are the steps for increasing farmer incomes through the Green Revolution?
Adoption of high-yield seeds, application of fertilizers and pesticides, implementation of irrigation systems, increased crop yields, and access to markets.
What are the steps for promoting sustainable agriculture after the Green Revolution?
Soil conservation, water management, integrated pest management, crop diversification, and promotion of organic farming practices.
Define the Green Revolution.
A period of significant agricultural development in the mid-20th century, primarily in developing countries, focused on boosting food production through technology and new farming methods.
What are High-Yield Varieties (HYV) seeds?
Genetically modified seeds designed to produce larger and more consistent crops, central to the Green Revolution's success.
Define synthetic fertilizers.
Chemical compounds used to enhance plant growth, a key component of the Green Revolution's advancements.
What are GMOs?
Living organisms whose DNA has been altered through genetic engineering, often to resist pests, diseases, or herbicides.
What are 'Miracle Seeds'?
A term referring to high-yield varieties of seeds developed during the Green Revolution, instrumental in increasing agricultural productivity.
Define chemical farming.
Agricultural practices that rely on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to enhance crop production.
What is mechanization in agriculture?
The replacement of human labor with machines (e.g., tractors, harvesters) to increase efficiency in farming.
Define food manufacturing.
Processes involving the processing, canning, refining, and packaging of food products.
What is biotechnology in agriculture?
The use of genetic manipulation techniques to improve crop yields, pest resistance, and other desirable traits.
Define plant breeding.
The process of selectively breeding plants to enhance desirable traits, such as yield, disease resistance, or nutritional content.
What is the main goal of the Green Revolution?
To increase food production in developing countries through technological and scientific advancements.
Explain the concept of food security in relation to the Green Revolution.
The Green Revolution aimed to improve food security by reducing food shortages and malnutrition through increased agricultural output.
Describe the role of technology in the Green Revolution.
Technology, including high-yield seeds, synthetic fertilizers, irrigation systems, and pesticides, was central to boosting agricultural productivity.
Explain the concept of dependence on technology in the context of the Green Revolution.
The Green Revolution led to a reliance on expensive inputs like fertilizers and pesticides, making farmers vulnerable to market fluctuations and increasing costs.
What is the link between the Green Revolution and economic growth?
The Green Revolution boosted agricultural exports and increased farmer incomes, contributing to economic growth in participating countries.
Explain the concept of social disruption in the context of the Green Revolution.
The Green Revolution sometimes led to the displacement of small farmers in favor of larger, more mechanized operations, causing social disruption.
What is the role of government support in the success of the Green Revolution?
Government support, including funding and resources for farmers, was crucial in facilitating the adoption of new agricultural technologies.
Explain the concept of environmental degradation in the context of the Green Revolution.
The overuse of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides during the Green Revolution led to soil and water pollution, causing environmental degradation.
What is the role of international aid in the Green Revolution?
International aid from global organizations provided crucial support and resources to developing countries to implement Green Revolution technologies.
Explain the concept of market forces in the context of the Green Revolution.
Demand for food in developed countries drove the adoption of Green Revolution technologies to increase agricultural output and meet market needs.