What were the benefits of the green revolution in India?

a. Due to farmers' prolonged and excessive use of synthetic fertilizers, their supply could not match their growing demand.

b. While production increased sharply for staple crops, less-favored crops were confined to small-scale production.

c. The high costs of pesticides, equipment, and seeds forced farmers to borrow large sums at high interest rates from banks and moneylenders.

d. The strain on the treasury caused by the high subsidization of pesticides, equipment, and seeds forced a change in policy.