Name the improved characteristics of wheat that helped India to achieve the Green Revolution.

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(D) The improved characteristics of wheat that contributed to the Green Revolution in India include:
$(i)$ Semi-dwarf nature,which prevents lodging and allows for higher fertilizer response.
$(ii)$ Quick-yielding feature,which allows for multiple cropping cycles.
$(iii)$ High-yielding feature,which significantly increased the total grain production per hectare.
$(iv)$ Disease-resistant feature,which protects the crop from various pathogens and pests.

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