Question

read the passage on the impact of the green revolution. \many countries reaped the benefits of the green revolution. india and china, for example, were threatened with famine due to their growing populations. research, irrigation, and fertilizer led to a new variety of rice called ir8, which produced more grain per plant. since the development of ir8 rice and other foods, india and china have not feared famine again. in fact, many asian countries now grow rice, and india is a leading producer and exporter.\ according to the passage, what were the benefits of the green revolution for china and india? they were able to do away with ir8 rice and no longer had to fear famine. they did not have to pay for research, irrigation, or fertilizer. they no longer needed to fear famine thanks to new high - yield rice varieties. they could grow new types of food instead of relying on grains like rice.

Explanation:

The passage states that research, irrigation, and fertilizer led to the development of high - yield IR8 rice, which helped India and China avoid famine. There is no mention of not having to pay for research etc., and they didn't stop growing rice but rather benefited from a new rice variety.

Answer:

They no longer needed to fear famine thanks to new high - yield rice varieties.