Which of the following is correctly matched? I. Golden fibre revolution - Jute II. Silver fibre revolution - Cotton III. Yellow revolution - Oil-seeds

Which of the following is correctly matched? I. Golden fibre revolution - Jute II. Silver fibre revolution - Cotton III. Yellow revolution - Oil-seeds Correct Answer I, II and III

A crop grown for its economic worth rather than for the grower's personal use. Government initiative by imposing policies, allowing loan benefits, facilitating research in the field of agricultural sciences and introduction of new technologies in the form of HYV seeds, Chemical fertilizers and machineries, helps enhance the harvest both in quality and quantity. Such agricultural path breaking moments are referred as revolutions. Important Points

  • Golden Fibre revolution: Jute: 
    • Jute is a golden, soft, long, and silky natural fibre with a golden, soft, long, and silky sheen.
    • It is the cheapest fibre obtained from the plant's stem skin.
    • Jute is characterised as a golden fibre because of its vibrant colours and great monetary worth.
  • Silver Fibre revolution: Cotton: From the white to dull white colour of the fibre cotton the accelerated production of cotton got its name as Silver revolution.
  • Yellow revolution: The Yellow Revolution was started in order to improve the country's edible oilseed output in order to fulfil local demand.

​Hence, the pair I, II and III are correct.

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