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Indian Geography›Ch 4: Resources & Economy›Agricultural Revolutions
Master key food & cash crop revolutions with associated pioneers for SSC and state exams.
Agricultural revolutions transformed India from a food-deficient nation to a self-sufficient powerhouse. Connecting each colour revolution to its pioneer and target crop is vital for exam success.
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| Revolution | Associated Field | Pioneer / Leader |
|---|---|---|
| Green Revolution | Food Grains (Wheat/Rice) | M.S. Swaminathan |
| White Revolution | Milk / Dairy | Verghese Kurien |
| Blue Revolution | Fish / Aquaculture | Dr. Arun Krishnan |
| Yellow Revolution | Oilseeds | Sam Pitroda |
Pink Rev
(Onions and Prawns)
Onions and Prawns
Durgesh Patel is associated with the pink revolution in India.
Golden Rev
(Horticulture & Honey)
Horticulture & Honey
Nirpakh Tuteja pioneered the golden horticulture revolution.
Silver Rev
(Egg and Poultry)
Egg and Poultry
Indira Gandhi is credited with boosting the silver egg production.
Round Rev
(Potato Production)
Potato Production
Round revolution ensured high potato yield across states.
Golden Revolution is for JuteGolden Revolution is for Horticulture & Honey
Jute is Golden Fibre Revolution, not Golden Revolution.
Norman Borlaug is Father of Indian Green RevM.S. Swaminathan is Father of Indian Green Rev
Borlaug is Global Father; Swaminathan is Indian Father.
Silver Revolution means Silver metalSilver Revolution means Eggs and Poultry
Silver stands for poultry, whereas Silver Fibre is cotton.
Q1.Who is known as the Father of the White Revolution in India?
Q2.Yellow Revolution in India is associated with the production of: