Unregulated Use of Fertilizers Has Led to Higher Cancer rates in farmers in India

The video discusses the 'Cancer Express', a train carrying cancer patients from Punjab to a hospital in Bikaner. It highlights the link between the high cancer rates in Punjab and the use of agrochemicals from the Green Revolution. The video also covers campaigns against chemical farming and the environmental and health challenges faced by Punjab, despite its prosperity.

What is the primary purpose of the Cancer Express train?

• To provide a luxury travel experience

• To transport goods across Punjab

• To carry tourists to Rajasthan

• To take cancer patients to a hospital in Bikaner

What significant agricultural movement in the 1960s aimed to increase food production in India?

• The Cultural Revolution

• The Digital Revolution

• The Green Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

How many patients does the Cancer Center in Bikaner handle daily?

• 800 patients

• 100 patients

• 200 patients

• 400 patients

What is one of the main reasons for the high cancer rates in Punjab?

• Environmental toxicity from agrochemicals

• Genetic factors

• Lack of medical facilities

• Poor diet and nutrition

What challenge do activists face in reducing the use of chemicals in farming?

• Insufficient scientific evidence

• High cost of organic farming

• Farmer resistance to change

• Lack of government support