Complete the activities as per the instructions given below : (16 marks)Q.4 (C) Attempt ‘Any One’ of the following activities : (4 marks)(i) Speech : Imagine you are preparing for an elocution competition and you wish to speak on the topic ‘Green Rev…

Answer: A speech with a proper address, introduction, body and conclusion on the Green Revolution (about 150 words).

Green Revolution

Respected judges, teachers and my dear friends,

Today I am going to speak on ‘The Green Revolution’, which changed the face of Indian agriculture. In the 1960s India faced severe food shortages and had to import food grains. To make the country self-sufficient, the Green Revolution was launched under the guidance of scientists like Dr. M. S. Swaminathan.

Farmers were given high-yielding varieties of seeds, chemical fertilisers, better irrigation and modern machines. Production of wheat and rice increased rapidly, especially in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh. India became self-sufficient in food grains and farmers’ incomes rose.

However, the Green Revolution also had drawbacks. Excess use of chemicals reduced soil fertility, groundwater levels fell and small farmers did not benefit equally. Today we need an ‘Evergreen Revolution’ based on organic farming, water conservation and sustainable methods.

Let us respect our farmers and support eco-friendly farming. Thank you!