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Which two major crops was M. S. Swaminathan instrumental in improving?

Corn and Soybeans
Cotton and Sugarcane
Wheat and Rice
Fruits and Vegetables

Answer

M. S. Swaminathan was instrumental in improving the two major crops of wheat and rice. He was a geneticist and plant breeder who helped to develop high-yielding varieties of these crops that were resistant to pests and diseases. This work helped to increase food production in India and other developing countries, and played a major role in reducing hunger and poverty.