What prestigious prize did M.S. Swaminathan earn in 1987?
Nobel Peace Prize
Pulitzer Prize
World Food Prize
Tony Award
Answer
M.S. Swaminathan was awarded the World Food Prize in 1987 for his work in improving agricultural productivity and food security in India. He is known as the "Father of Indian Green Revolution" for his role in introducing high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice to the country.
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