Correct option is B
Correct Answer is option (b): Verghese Kurien
Verghese Kurien is considered the Father of the White Revolution in India.
He was instrumental in transforming India into the largest producer of milk and dairy products through the Operation Flood program initiated by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in 1970.
This revolution significantly contributed to rural development, poverty alleviation, and nutritional improvement in India.
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Other Important Revolutions in India:
Revolution | Associated with | Key Figures/Organizations |
Green Revolution | Agricultural production (wheat, rice) | M.S. Swaminathan, Norman Borlaug |
Blue Revolution | Fisheries and aquaculture | Dr. Hiralal Chaudhuri and Dr. Arun Krishnan |
Yellow Revolution | Oilseeds production (e.g., mustard) | Sam Pitroda |
Silver Revolution | Egg and poultry production | Indira Gandhi (policy implementation) |
Pink Revolution | Meat and poultry processing | Durgesh Patel (modern emphasis) |
Golden Revolution | Horticulture, fruits, honey | Narayana Reddy |
Brown Revolution | Leather production and cocoa | Venkataraman Ramakrishna |
Grey Revolution | Fertilizer production | Linked to increased use of fertilizers in agriculture |
Black Revolution | Petroleum and oil production | Focused on crude oil and refining technology |
Red Revolution | Tomato and meat production | Linked to agricultural policies |
Round Revolution | Potato production | Associated with increased potato cultivation |
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