The Green Revolution and its Social Consequences
Assess the impact of the Green Revolution, which increased agricultural productivity but also led to significant social and economic changes, including growing regional and class inequalities.
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Assess the impact of the Green Revolution, which increased agricultural productivity but also led to significant social and economic changes, including growing regional and class inequalities.
Key Questions
- Explain the key components of the Green Revolution technology package.
- Analyse how the Green Revolution benefited some farmers and regions more than others.
- Evaluate the long-term environmental and social costs of the Green Revolution.
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