(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 high-yielding seeds:

(i) **Approach initiated by Indian Government in 1966:** The Indian Government initiated the High Yielding Varieties Programme (HYVP) in 1966, which was the beginning of the Green Revolution in India. This program introduced high-yielding seed varieties, particularly for wheat and rice.

(ii) **Primary goal of this approach:** The primary goal was to increase agricultural production and achieve self-sufficiency in food grains. India was facing food shortages and dependency on food imports, so the government aimed to boost domestic food production.

(iii) **Two impacts of this approach:**

1. **Increased Food Production:** Food grain production increased significantly, with wheat production showing remarkable growth. India became self-sufficient in food grains.

2. **Regional Disparities:** The Green Revolution was initially concentrated in Punjab, Haryana, and Western UP, leading to regional inequalities in agricultural development.