The 'Green Revolution' in India was primarily driven by the introduction of semi-dwarf varieties of:
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Correct answer: Wheat and Rice
The Green Revolution was marked by the introduction of high-yielding, semi-dwarf varieties of wheat (from Norin-10) and rice (from Dee-geo-woo-gen). These varieties were responsive to fertilizers and resistant to lodging.
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