The Purple revolution was launched by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology in Jammu and Kashmir. This revolution is related to cultivation of which crop?

Correct option is C

The Purple Revolution, also known as the Lavender Revolution, was launched by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology in Jammu and Kashmir in 2016. The aim of the revolution is to promote the cultivation of lavender, a purple-blooming aromatic shrub, in the region. Lavender is used in a variety of products, including essential oils, perfumes, and cosmetics. It is also said to have medicinal properties.
 The Purple Revolution has been successful in increasing the cultivation of lavender in Jammu and Kashmir. In 2016, only 20 hectares of land were under lavender cultivation. By 2022, this had increased to 1,000 hectares.
 Lavender or purple revolution was launched by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology through the ‘Aroma Mission’ of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in 2016.