Question

HYV stands for ___________

(a) High Yak Variety

(b) Heat Yak Variety

(c) High Yielding Varieties

(d) Heat Yielding Varieties

The question was asked in an online interview.

This is a very interesting question from Food Production Strategies topic in division Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) High Yielding Varieties

To explain I would say: HYV stands for High Yielding Varieties. A green revolution occurred in India with the introduction of HYVs of wheat and rice from outside. Continually, new HVYs are bring added so that there is a continuous increase in crop output.