In which of the following ways were farmers encouraged to begin to use high yielding variety seeds?

The correct answer is: The government provided seeds and other inputs at prices lower than those prevailing in the market.

Explanation:
During the Green Revolution (initiated in the mid-1960s), High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds were introduced to dramatically increase crop yields, particularly for food grains like wheat and rice.

To encourage farmers—especially small and marginal farmers—to switch to these modern agricultural technologies, the government implemented support mechanisms:
1. Subsidized Inputs: HYV seeds require larger quantities of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and reliable irrigation. The government provided seeds and these necessary inputs at subsidized rates (prices lower than market rates) to make them affordable.
2. Risk Reduction: Modern inputs were expensive compared to traditional seeds. Subsidies reduced the initial investment risk for farmers adopting HYV seeds for the first time.

Therefore, offering seeds and other agricultural inputs at prices below market rates was the key incentive provided by the government.