Norman Borlaug, the American agricultural scientist and plant pathologist developed the high yield strains that greatly increased crop yields. He laid the groundwork for the green revolution and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in ________
Correct answer: A. 1970
- A. 1970
- B. 1972
- C. 1974
- D. 1976
Explanation
Norman Borlaug received the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to the Green Revolution, which greatly increased food production through high-yield crop varieties. The award was for reducing hunger and improving food security, not for a Nobel Prize in Agriculture.
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