In which decade did the Green Revolution begin?

• A. 1960s
• B. 1950s
• C. 1970s
• D. 1980s

Answer: (A)

The Green Revolution centers on the rapid adoption of high-yield crop varieties and modern farming practices that dramatically boosted food production. While foundational breeding work happened in the 1940s–1950s, the broad, global impact—driven by high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice, plus increased use of fertilizers, irrigation, and pest management—began in the 1960s. That decade marks the start of widespread adoption and observable yield gains across many developing regions, which is why it’s considered the beginning of the Green Revolution.