economics easy True/False

The 'Yellow Revolution' in India is associated with the exponential growth in the production of oilseeds, particularly mustard and sunflower.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

The Yellow Revolution was initiated in the late 1980s, spearheaded by Sam Pitroda, to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils. Through the Technology Mission on Oilseeds (TMO), it successfully introduced high-yielding varieties and improved farming practices, significantly boosting the domestic production of oilseeds like mustard, groundnut, and sunflower.

Topic Indian Economy - Agriculture
Exam Relevance SSC, Railway, Banking
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