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Which is correct with respect to the second green revolution?

  1. It seeks to minimize post-harvest wastage

  2. Improve storage and help Indian farmers meet the phytosanitary conditions so that they can participate productively in the global agricultural trade.

  3. It is assisted by research undertaken by public institutions such as Universities.

  4. It is directed by proprietary research and governed by Intellectual Property Rights.


Options:
A .  I, II & IV
B .  I & II
C .  I, II & III
D .  All the above
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)
The second Green Revolution seeks to minimize post-harvest wastage, improve storage and help Indian farmers meet the phytosanitary conditions so that they can participate productively in the global agricultural trade.
The first Green Revolution was assisted by research undertaken by public institutions such as Universities.
However, the second Green Revolution (appropriately called Gene Revolution, because of the predominance of Biotechnology) will be directed by proprietary research and governed by Intellectual Property Rights.

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