Between 1950 and 1990, wheat production in India in average pounds per acre more than tripled, which allowed India to meet its population’s need for food. Which of the following best explains this change?

Question

Group of answer choices

The increase in microloan programs that provide farmers with credit

The use of improved plant hybrids and agricultural chemicals

The elimination of poverty in India’s rural regions

The use of genetically modified seeds

The use of large farm tractors and combine harvesters

Answer 1

The option that best explains the tripling of wheat production in India between 1950 and 1990 is:

The use of improved plant hybrids and agricultural chemicals.

During this period, known as the Green Revolution, advancements in agricultural technology, including the development of high-yielding varieties of wheat and the increased use of fertilizers and pesticides, significantly boosted crop production.