Distinguish between 'Green Revolution' and 'Golden Revolution'.

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**Difference between 'Green Revolution' and 'Golden Revolution':**

| Green Revolution | Golden Revolution |
|---|---|
| The introduction of High-Yielding Varieties (HYV) of seeds and the increased use of fertilisers, pesticides and irrigation facilities which led to substantial increase in output of cereals is known as the Green Revolution. | The rapid growth in the production of diverse horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, tuber crops, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, spices and plantation crops is known as Golden Revolution. |
| It led to increase in the production of rice and wheat. | It led to increase in the production of fruits, vegetables, flowers aromatic plants, spices, etc. |
| Green Revolution made India self-sufficient in the production of foodgrains. | Golden Revolution made India a world leader in the production of mangoes, bananas, coconut and spices. |
| Green Revolution provided food security and raised agricultural incomes. | Golden Revolution provided nutrition and sustainable livelihood options. |