NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

IMPROVEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Increase in milk production is
A
Green revolution
B
White revolution
C
yellow revolution
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The revolution associated with a sharp increase in milk production in the country is called the White Revolution in India also known as Operation Flood. White revolution period intended to make India a self-dependent nation in milk production.

Detailed explanation-2: -The white revolution was initiated by Dr. Verghese Kurien in India in 1970. Its main motive was to make India self-dependent in milk production by improving milk production and the per capita availability of milk.

Detailed explanation-3: -The revolution triggered a sharp increase in milk production in India. It was aptly called White Revolution or Operation Flood. Today, India is the world’s largest producer of milk. Dr Verghese Kurien helmed this transformative initiative and is known as the father of the White Revolution.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flooding a dairy-deficient country with milk. In 1970, India set in motion the ‘White Revolution’, the world’s biggest dairy development program, led by Dr. Verghese Kurien. ‘Operation Flood’, as it is otherwise known, transformed the dairy-deficient nation into the global leader in milk production.

Detailed explanation-5: -The white revolution is associated with an increase in the production of milk. In India, it was launched by Dr. Kureinn who is also known as the father of the white revolution.

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