Norman Borlaug won Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions in : 1. d

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.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2016
Norman Borlaug won the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions in the development of high-yielding crops (Statement 1).
– Norman Borlaug is considered the “father of the Green Revolution”.
– 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.
The Nobel committee cited his work for having “done so much to feed the world and create a new basis for the prospects of peace in the world”. This highlights the humanitarian impact of his agricultural innovations.