Consider the following statements about the White Revolution in India:
1. It was initiated in 1965 by the National Dairy Development Board.
2. The Anand Pattern of cooperatives was a key feature of the revolution.
3. Operation Flood was implemented in four phases from 1970 to 2000.
4. India became the world's largest milk producer by the end of the 20th century.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect as the White Revolution was initiated in 1970,
not 1965. The National Dairy Development Board was established in 1965, but
Operation Flood began in 1970. Statement 2 is correct as the Anand Pattern of
cooperatives was indeed a key feature of the White Revolution. Statement 3 is
incorrect as Operation Flood was implemented in three phases, not four, and
concluded in 1996, not 2000. Statement 4 is correct as India became the world's
largest milk producer by the end of the 20th century, surpassing the United States in
1998
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect as the White Revolution was initiated in 1970,
not 1965. The National Dairy Development Board was established in 1965, but
Operation Flood began in 1970. Statement 2 is correct as the Anand Pattern of
cooperatives was indeed a key feature of the White Revolution. Statement 3 is
incorrect as Operation Flood was implemented in three phases, not four, and
concluded in 1996, not 2000. Statement 4 is correct as India became the world's
largest milk producer by the end of the 20th century, surpassing the United States in
1998
