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A good proportion of the ______ produced during the green revolution period (available as marketed surplus) was sold by …

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A good proportion of the ______ produced during the green revolution period (available as marketed surplus) was sold by the farmers in the market.
aRice and gram
bWheat and maize
cWheat and rice
dWheat and gram
✓ Correct answer: c) Wheat and rice
ExplanationThe term "green revolution" in India refers to a time period during which Indian agriculture was transformed into an industrial system as a result of the use of modern techniques and technology.This included the use of HYV seeds, tractors, irrigation facilities, pesticides, and fertilizers, among other things.During the time of the Green Revolution, the amount of land that was used to grow wheat and rice in higher-yielding varieties increased by a significant amount.Hence the correct answer is "C): wheat and rice."

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