What best describes the Green Revolution?

• A. Rapid diffusion of new agricultural technology, especially new high-yield seeds and fertilizers.
• B. No-till farming.
• C. Terracing.
• D. Drip irrigation systems.

Answer: (A)

The Green Revolution is about the rapid spread and adoption of modern farming technology that boosts yields, especially high‑yielding varieties of staple crops along with chemical fertilizers and other inputs. It marked a shift from traditional, low-input farming to widespread use of improved seeds and inputs across large areas, leading to big increases in food production in many developing countries. While techniques like drip irrigation, no-till farming, or terracing are important tools in agriculture, they are not the defining feature of the Green Revolution. The key idea is the quick diffusion of new agricultural technology—particularly high‑yield seeds and fertilizers—that transformed crop yields on a broad scale.