Question

White revolution is related to the increase in production of
A. Egg
B. Milk
C. Meat
D. Wool

Answer 1

Hint: This movement revolutionised dairy production in India.This initiative expanded the need for the growth and production of healthy livestock, the use of new technologies and the networking of numerous small and large dairy industries.

Complete Answer:
- The White Revolution in India, also known as Operation Flood, was initiated in the 1970s to make India a self-reliant milk producing country. Dr. Verghese Kurien is regarded as the founder of the Indian White Revolution.
- Under VergheseKurien, the programme developed a national milk grid connecting producers across India to consumers in more than 700 towns and cities, minimizing seasonal and regional price differences and ensuring that milk producers receive a major share of the income produced by end-users through the establishment of cooperatives.
- The White Revolution brought an end to the production of milk solids in India and India began to export milk powder to many foreign countries. By the time it ended, it had seen major changes in the dairy industry and offered jobs to millions of farmers in India.

Thus, the correct answer is option B i.e., Milk

Additional information: The Intensive Cattle Development Program (ICDP) was implemented during the period 1964-1965, where a package of improved animal husbandry was provided to cattle owners to support the white revolution in the country. Later on, to speed up the White Revolution, the National Dairy Development Board launched a new programme called "Operation Flood" in the region. I tried to introduce different approaches in cattle.

Note: The Green Revolution is a movement initiated in India and other developing countries to enhance the volume of food grains, especially wheat and rice production and become self-sufficient. On the other hand, the White Revolution or Operation Flood was aimed at raising milk production in India.