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The Green Revolution in India is most associated with which crop?
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AWheat
BRice
CSugarcane
DCotton
Correct Answer: WheatYour Answer: A
Explanation
The Green Revolution in India (mid-1960s) was most successful with wheat, particularly through the introduction of high-yielding varieties (HYV) developed by Norman Borlaug. Swaminathan is called the 'Father of Green Revolution in India'. Punjab, Haryana, and western UP benefited most.
Important Notes
- Green Revolution: most successful with Wheat (HYV); M.S. Swaminathan
- Father of Green Revolution in India; Norman Borlaug
- developed HYV wheat. Important for economy section.
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What does Modern Indian History cover in competitive exams?
Modern Indian History (1757-1947) covers the arrival of European powers, British East India Company rule, 1857 Revolt, colonial policies, social reform movements, and the Independence movement. Key topics for UPSC, SSC CGL, and Railway exams include British expansion, Revenue policies (Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari), and major freedom struggles.
What was the 1857 Revolt and why is it historically significant?
The 1857 Revolt (also called the First War of Independence or Sepoy Mutiny) was a major rebellion against British rule. Immediate cause: greased cartridges for Enfield rifles offended Hindu and Muslim soldiers. Key centers: Meerut, Delhi (Bahadur Shah Zafar), Lucknow (Begum Hazrat Mahal), Jhansi (Rani Lakshmibai). The British Crown directly took control from the East India Company after it was suppressed.
What were the major economic policies of the British that affected India?
Major British economic policies: Permanent Settlement (1793) by Cornwallis fixed zamindars as land revenue collectors. Ryotwari System collected revenue directly from farmers in Tamil Nadu and Bombay. Drain of Wealth theory by Dadabhai Naoroji described India's wealth being drained to Britain. Deindustrialization destroyed Indian textile and handicraft industries.
What were the major social reform movements of 19th century India?
Major social reform movements: Brahmo Samaj (1828) by Raja Ram Mohan Roy - opposed sati, supported widow remarriage and women's education. Arya Samaj (1875) by Swami Dayanand Saraswati - Back to Vedas. Ramakrishna Mission by Swami Vivekananda - service to humanity is worship of God. Social reforms include abolition of Sati (1829) and Hindu Widows Remarriage Act (1856).
What was the role of Mahatma Gandhi in India's freedom struggle?
Mahatma Gandhi transformed India's freedom movement by introducing non-violent civil disobedience (Satyagraha). Key campaigns: Champaran Satyagraha (1917, first in India), Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22), Civil Disobedience/Dandi March (1930), and Quit India Movement (1942 - Do or Die). Gandhi united millions across caste, religion, and region. He is called the Father of the Nation.