Read the following text carefully and answer the questions given below : "In India, high-yielding seed varieties were initially brought to the State of Punjab, Haryana and portions of western Uttar Pradesh." (i) Identify the approach initiated by Indian Government in 1966. (ii) State the primary goal of this approach. (iii) Describe any two impacts of this approach. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions given below : "It is an arrangement in which a firm hires some specialized firm(s) to carry out some of its activities (which were earlier being performed by itself). These service hirings could be from local / international markets." (i) Identify the indicated outcome of the globalisation process. (ii) State any two factors responsible for making India as an important source of these activities. (iii) Explain examples of services that have expanded due to advancements in information technology.

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Based on the passage about Green Revolution in India:

**High-Yielding Seed Varieties:**
- Initially brought to Punjab, Haryana, and Western UP
- Required adequate drainage and water supply
- Needed heavy doses of chemical fertilizers
- Led to significant increase in food grain production

**Success of Green Revolution:**
- Food grain production increased by 28.8% in 1967-68
- India became self-sufficient in food grains
- Modernized agricultural practices
- Introduced HYV seeds, fertilizers, and modern technology

**Impact:**
- Increased agricultural productivity
- Reduced dependence on food imports
- However, also led to regional disparities
- Environmental concerns due to chemical use