Question

Find out the incorrect statement
A. White Revolution was meant for increasing milk production
B. Blue Revolution was meant for an increase in fish production
C. Increasing food production without compromising with environmental quality is called sustainable agriculture.
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: An increase in food production is essential when the population increases. The white revolution was introduced by Varghese Kurian and the introduction of the blue revolution was done by Arun Krishnan.

Complete answer:
i. We know that rearing animals for milk and its products is called dairy farming. It includes several methods to increase milk yield and its qualities. In dairy farm management, the dairy animals are a cow, buffalo and goats. The white revolution was introduced to increase the production of milk in our country. This movement was led by Varghese Kurian.
ii. Fisheries involves catching, processing and selling of fish and other aquatic animals. Fishes are used both for food and economic purposes. Both freshwater and marine fishes are used worldwide in this manner. The fisheries industry provides income and employment for millions of people all around the world. With the increasing population, the demand for fish has also increased. The term blue revolution was introduced to increase the production of fishes. It gives more income to farmers and fishermen.
iii. The process that involves the production of food without compromising with environmental quality is called sustainable agriculture. It involves using renewable resources.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note: Silver revolution refers to the increase in egg production that happened with the development of poultry farm management. Poultry is a class of domesticated fowl that are raised for meat and egg.