Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The High Yielding Variety Programme (HYVP) was launched in the Kharif season of 1966-67 in India.
2. The programme was generally successful in the wheat-producing zones of the country.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Both statements are correct. 1. HYVP was launched in the Kharif season of 1966-67 as a major initiative under the Green Revolution to raise India’s food output. 2. The programme achieved notable success in the wheat-producing regions, particularly Punjab and Haryana, leading to significant increases in wheat production and food self-sufficiency for India.