The correct answer is A. M.S. Swaminathan.
The Green Revolution was a period of agricultural development in the 1960s and 1970s that increased agricultural production worldwide. It was initiated in India by M.S. Swaminathan, who is considered the father of the Green Revolution in India.
Swaminathan was a plant geneticist who developed high-yielding varieties of wheat that were resistant to pests and diseases. He also promoted the use of fertilizers and irrigation to increase crop yields. As a result of his work, India’s food production increased significantly, and the country was able to become self-sufficient in food grains.
Swaminathan’s work has had a profound impact on the lives of millions of people around the world. He has been recognized for his work with the Nobel Peace Prize, the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, and the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award.
The other options are incorrect.
- B. Sunderlal Bahuguna was an Indian environmentalist who is best known for his work to protect the Himalayan forests.
- C. Kurien was an Indian agricultural scientist who is best known for his work to develop the White Revolution, which increased milk production in India.
- D. Medha Patkar is an Indian social activist who is best known for her work to protect the Narmada River.