The _______ Revolution has made India the world's largest producer of milk.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) White.
The White Revolution refers to the significant increase in milk production in India, transforming the country into the largest producer of milk in the world. This revolution was spearheaded by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) under the leadership of Dr. Verghese Kurien, often referred to as the "Father of the White Revolution in India."

Key Features of the White Revolution

Operation Flood:

• Launched in 1970 by NDDB, it was the world's largest dairy development program.
• Aimed to create a nationwide milk grid, reducing dependence on imports and increasing self-sufficiency.

Increased Milk Production:

• Enabled India to surpass the United States as the largest producer of milk.

Rural Empowerment:

• Boosted rural incomes by encouraging dairy farming as a supplementary source of livelihood for small and marginal farmers.

Significance

• Improved nutrition for millions by increasing per capita availability of milk.
• Created a robust dairy infrastructure, including processing plants and marketing networks.

Top Milk-Producing Countries (All sources of milk):

1. India: 209 million metric tons
2. European Union: 143 million metric tons
3. United States: 104 million metric tons
4. Pakistan: 60 million metric tons
5. China: 41 million metric tons

Additional Information:

Other Revolutions

Green Revolution:

• Focused on agricultural crops, especially wheat and rice, increasing food grain production.

Red Revolution:

• Associated with the production of meat and tomato.

Blue Revolution:

• Linked to the growth of aquaculture and fish production.