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Assertion (A): The Green Revolution increased wheat production. Reason (R): High-yield variety seeds and irrigation were introduced.

1. Both A and R are true and R explains A
2. Both true but R not explanation
3. A true R false
4. A false R true

Correct answer: Both A and R are true and R explains A

Solution

The Green Revolution led to a sharp rise in wheat production in India. This happened because high-yield variety seeds, irrigation, fertilizers, and modern farming methods were introduced, so the reason correctly explains the assertion.

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