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The Green revolution used traditional methods of farming.

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The statement is false.
The Green Revolution started in the late 1960s and used modern farming methods. It helped farmers produce a high amount and quality of yield. They had better and better quality crops with the help of HYV seeds, a better irrigation system, and chemical fertilisers and pesticides. The HYV seeds were better than the average seeds as they are of hybrid variety and produce a more significant amount of grain per plant. The irrigation system is well-developed and harnesses groundwater with the help of tubewells for irrigation. The use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides was promoted to increase yields. Hence the correct statement would be that The Green revolution used modern farming methods.

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