Distinguish between ‘Green Revolution’ and ‘Golden Revolution’.
Different between ‘Green Revolution’ and ‘Golden Revolution’ are:
Green Revolution | Golden Revolution |
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1. The combined use of HYV seeds and increased use of fertilisers and developed irrigation facilities jointly to increase the production of rice and wheat. This increase in the production of the foodgrains is known as the Green Revolution. 2. It led to increase in the production, especially, of rice and wheat. 3. As a result of this revolution, India became self- sufficient in the production of wheat and rice. |
1. The rapid growth in the production of the horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, tuber crops, flowers, etc. is known as Golden Revolution. 2. It led to increase in production of fruits, vegetables, flowers, aromatic plants, spices, etc. 3. As a result of this revolution, India became a world leader in the production of mangoes, bananas, coconut and spices. |
Explain the steps taken by the government in developing rural markets.
Why is agricultural diversification essential for sustainable livelihoods?
Discuss the importance of credit in rural development.
Bring out the importance of animal husbandry, fisheries and horticulture as a source of diversification.
Critically evaluate the role of the rural banking system in the process of rural development in India.
Explain the role of micro-credit in meeting credit requirements of the poor.
What do you mean by rural development? Bring out the key issues in rural development.
What is organic farming and how does it promote sustainable development?
Explain the role of non-farm employment in promoting rural diversification.
Identify the benefits and limitations of organic farming.
What was the focus of the economic policies pursued by the colonial government in India? What were the impacts of these policies?
What are the two major sources of human capital in a country?
Define a plan?
Who is a worker?
Explain the term ‘infrastructure’.
What is meant by environment?
Why are regional and economic groupings formed?
Why were reforms introduced in India?
Why calorie-based norm is not adequate to identify the poor?
Name some notable economists who estimated India’s per capita income during the colonial period?
Do you think that in the last 50 years, employment generated in the country is commensurate with the growth of GDP in India? How?
What is sustainable development?
What are the two major sources of human capital in a country?
Define a plan?
The following table shows the population and worker population ratio for India in 1999-2000. Can you estimate the workforce (urban and total) for India?
Region | Estimates of Population (in crores) |
Worker Population Ratio |
Estimated No. of Workers (in crores) |
Rural Uraban Total |
71.88 28.52 100.40 |
41.9 33.7 39.5 |
71.88/100 x 41.9 = 30.12 ? ? |
Why, despite the implementation of the green revolution, 65 percent of our population continued to be engaged in the agriculture sector till 1990?
Describe the path of developmental initiatives taken by Pakistan for its economic development.
What are the various means by which countries are trying to strengthen their own domestic economies?
What is the Green Revolution? Why was it implemented and how did Does it benefit the farmers? Explain in brief.
Explain the statement that the green revolution enabled the government to procure sufficient food grains to build its stocks that could be used during times of shortage.