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Agriculture · Q119

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 119

Q119

Dwarf Wheat (Mexican) is introduced in India by

A.
Dr. N. E. Borlaug
Answer
B.
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
C.
Dr. Subramanian
D.
Dr. B. P. Pal

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Triple dwarf Mexican wheat varieties were developed by N. E. Borlaug in 1970 and were introduced as a major revolution in food security called Green Revolution. The varieties that were introduced in India were Sonora-64 and Lerma 64.