- What is the main aim of the Green Revolution?a) To increase agricultural productivity
b) To promote organic farming
c) To reduce the use of chemical fertilizers
d) To conserve water in agricultureAnswer: a) To increase agricultural productivity - Which of the following is a key component of the White Revolution?a) Increased crop production
b) Development of high-yielding dairy breeds
c) Enhanced soil fertility
d) Biofuel production from cropsAnswer: b) Development of high-yielding dairy breeds - What technology played a significant role in the Green Revolution?a) Gene editing
b) Genetic modification
c) Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
d) BioreactorsAnswer: c) Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides - Which of the following crops were significantly improved during the Green Revolution?a) Wheat and Rice
b) Soybean and Cotton
c) Tomato and Onion
d) Banana and PineappleAnswer: a) Wheat and Rice - Which biotechnology technique is widely used in agricultural biotechnology?a) PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
b) CRISPR
c) Tissue culture
d) All of the aboveAnswer: d) All of the above - The Green Revolution introduced high-yielding varieties of crops primarily using which type of technology?a) Genetic engineering
b) Hybridization and selective breeding
c) Organic farming techniques
d) None of the aboveAnswer: b) Hybridization and selective breeding - Which of the following is a major concern associated with the Green Revolution?a) Loss of biodiversity
b) Increased dependence on synthetic fertilizers
c) Increased water consumption
d) All of the aboveAnswer: d) All of the above - Which country is known for initiating the White Revolution?a) India
b) United States
c) Brazil
d) ChinaAnswer: a) India - Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified crop?a) Bt cotton
b) Hybrid corn
c) Wheat
d) RiceAnswer: a) Bt cotton - The White Revolution in India is also known as which of the following?
a) Milk Revolution
b) Wheat Revolution
c) Green Revolution
d) Biotechnology Revolution
Answer: a) Milk Revolution
- Which of the following is a major impact of biotechnology in agriculture?
a) Improved pest resistance
b) Increased crop yield
c) Reduced use of chemical pesticides
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
- Which of the following biotechnological tools is used for developing genetically modified (GM) crops?
a) CRISPR
b) Transgenesis
c) PCR
d) Electrophoresis
Answer: b) Transgenesis
- Which of the following is a key factor responsible for the success of the Green Revolution in India?
a) The introduction of high-yielding variety seeds
b) Enhanced irrigation techniques
c) Extensive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
- The development of genetically modified crops that are resistant to pests is an example of what type of biotechnology?
a) Agricultural biotechnology
b) Medical biotechnology
c) Environmental biotechnology
d) Industrial biotechnology
Answer: a) Agricultural biotechnology
- What is the main objective of the White Revolution in India?
a) To increase milk production
b) To increase wheat production
c) To improve rice cultivation
d) To develop biofuels
Answer: a) To increase milk production
- Which of the following was a major technology introduced during the Green Revolution to increase crop production?
a) Genetic modification
b) Biodegradable fertilizers
c) High-yielding varieties of seeds
d) Greenhouse farming
Answer: c) High-yielding varieties of seeds
- Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Green Revolution?
a) Increased agricultural productivity
b) Improved nutrition
c) Soil degradation
d) Better infrastructure
Answer: c) Soil degradation
- Which plant is most commonly associated with the Green Revolution?
a) Wheat
b) Sugarcane
c) Coffee
d) Rice
Answer: a) Wheat
- What was a significant environmental concern raised by the Green Revolution?
a) Increased deforestation
b) Soil erosion and water depletion
c) Overuse of renewable energy
d) Loss of oceanic biodiversity
Answer: b) Soil erosion and water depletion
- In what form do genetically modified organisms (GMOs) benefit agriculture?
a) Pest-resistant crops
b) Disease-resistant crops
c) Drought-tolerant crops
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
- Which biotechnology tool is used to create genetically modified plants?
a) CRISPR
b) Electroporation
c) Agrobacterium tumefaciens
d) PCR
Answer: c) Agrobacterium tumefaciens
- Which of the following is an example of an unintended consequence of the Green Revolution?
a) Rise in the cost of fertilizers
b) Decrease in food production
c) Increase in organic farming
d) Overreliance on monoculture
Answer: d) Overreliance on monoculture
- Which country is considered the birthplace of the Green Revolution?
a) United States
b) India
c) Mexico
d) China
Answer: c) Mexico
- What does the term ‘green biotechnology’ refer to?
a) Biotechnology used for medical purposes
b) Biotechnology used for environmental protection
c) Biotechnology used in agricultural processes
d) Biotechnology for energy production
Answer: c) Biotechnology used in agricultural processes
- Which of the following is an environmental benefit of the White Revolution?
a) Improved biodiversity
b) Reduced carbon footprint in milk production
c) Increased milk supply from sustainable farming practices
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Increased milk supply from sustainable farming practices
- Which of the following is a direct consequence of the White Revolution in India?
a) Improved milk yield
b) Rise in the number of dairy farms
c) Enhanced export of dairy products
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
- Which of the following is a feature of transgenic plants in biotechnology?
a) They have enhanced genetic diversity
b) They can resist pests and diseases
c) They only grow in specific climates
d) They do not require water
Answer: b) They can resist pests and diseases
- What impact did biotechnology have on the production of milk during the White Revolution?
a) Increased the nutritional value of milk
b) Increased milk production per cow
c) Reduced the cost of milk
d) Improved the taste of milk
Answer: b) Increased milk production per cow
- Which of the following is a challenge associated with biotechnology in agriculture?
a) Increased genetic diversity
b) Reduced use of synthetic fertilizers
c) Ethical concerns regarding GMOs
d) No challenges exist
Answer: c) Ethical concerns regarding GMOs
- Which of the following is an example of a biofortified crop developed using biotechnology?
a) Golden rice
b) Bt cotton
c) Roundup Ready soybeans
d) High-yielding wheat
Answer: a) Golden rice
