5.5 Green Revolution Quiz

During the Green Revolution, which of the following was introduced to increase crop yields?

• Organic farming techniques

• High-yield crop varieties

• Traditional farming methods

• Low-yield crop varieties

Which of the following countries was NOT a part of the initial Green Revolution?

• India

• Mexico

• Pakistan

• Brazil

What was one of the positive impacts of the Green Revolution?

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduced food production

• Decreased agricultural exports

• Improved food security

A farmer in a developing country notices that the new high-yield crop varieties require more water and fertilizers than the traditional varieties. This is an example of which consequence of the Green Revolution?

• Loss of biodiversity

• Increased cost for farmers

• Improved nutrition

• Higher agricultural exports

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Green Revolution?

• Use of chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides

• Mechanized farming

• Organic farming practices

• Introduction of high-yield crop varieties

In a developing country, a family notices that their traditional diet, which included a variety of indigenous crops, has become more limited due to the decline of these crops. This is an example of which consequence of the Green Revolution?

• Improved nutrition

• Loss of biodiversity

• Increased agricultural exports

• Reduced food production

Which of the following is a negative consequence of the use of chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides during the Green Revolution?

• Increased crop yields

• Improved soil fertility

• Potential environmental harm

• Reduced pest infestation

In a developing country, a farmer notices that the new high-yield crop varieties are more susceptible to pests and diseases than the traditional varieties. This is an example of which consequence of the Green Revolution?

• Loss of biodiversity

• Improved nutrition

• Increased cost for farmers

• Reduced food production

Which of the following is a positive economic impact of the Green Revolution?

• Decreased agricultural exports

• Reduced farmer incomes

• Increased poverty rates

• Boosted agricultural exports

A family in a developing country notices that they can now afford a more varied and nutritious diet due to increased food production and lower food prices. This is an example of which consequence of the Green Revolution?

• Loss of biodiversity

• Improved nutrition

• Increased cost for farmers

• Potential environmental harm