Norman Borlaug won Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions in :
- 1. development of high-yielding crops.
- 2. modernization of irrigation infrastructure.
- 3. introduction of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2016
– His Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 was specifically awarded for his work in developing high-yielding, disease-resistant varieties of wheat, which significantly increased food production, particularly in developing countries.
– While the Green Revolution involved other aspects like irrigation and fertilizers, Borlaug’s direct and Nobel-recognized contribution was primarily in the genetic improvement of crops.