The Green Revolution and its Impact
Students will investigate the Green Revolution, its technologies (HYV seeds, fertilizers), and its socio-economic and environmental consequences.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the Green Revolution transformed agricultural productivity in India.
- Explain the environmental costs associated with intensive farming practices.
- Evaluate why the benefits of the Green Revolution were unevenly distributed across regions and farmers.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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