S1: The definition of large farmers differs from state to state in India. S6: This trend increased the income base of those who were already relatively well-off and better placed in society. P: In the initial phase of the Green Revolution, the large farmers were able to adopt the High Yielding Varieties easily. Q: The new varieties increased their savings, both to buy machinery that can displace labour and to purchase more land. R: For example, a farmer having 10 acres in Kerala is a large farmer, while in Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana he falls under the category of a small or medium farmer. S: All the studies conducted in areas where Green Revolution is a success show that the large farmers have been the main gainers of the package programme.
A.Q P R S
B.R S P Q✓ Correct
C.P Q S R
D.S Q R P
Explanation
After S1 introduces that the definition of large farmers differs from state to state, R naturally follows with a concrete example (Kerala vs Rajasthan/Punjab/Haryana). S then summarizes that 'studies conducted in areas where Green Revolution is a success show that the large farmers have been the main gainers'. P then explains 'In the initial phase of the Green Revolution, the large farmers were able to adopt the High Yielding Varieties easily'. Finally, Q describes 'The new varieties increased their savings', leading to S6 about increasing the income base of the well-off. Hence the correct order is R S P Q, option (b).
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