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Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

The world's major commercial fishing grounds are located in ____________.

  1. North Sea

  2. Sea of Japan

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Red Sea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The North Sea is one of the most productive fishing grounds in the world due to the mixing of warm and cold currents and the presence of a shallow continental shelf.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy cattle farming agriculture sector

Operation Flood Project refers to _________________.

  1. Preventing the flooding of rivers

  2. The project to increase and stabilise milk production

  3. Checking the flood menace in Assam

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Operation Flood was a massive project launched in India to increase milk production, promote rural development, and make the country self-sufficient in milk.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy cattle farming agriculture sector

White Revolution is a term used for _________________.

  1. The increasing milk production

  2. The increased rice productivity

  3. The increasing cotton production

  4. The increased use of Chemical manures
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The White Revolution, also known as Operation Flood, refers to the period of rapid increase in milk production in India.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

Consider the following statements
1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of silk.
2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India is indeed the only country producing all five commercial silks (Mulberry, Eri, Muga, Tropical Tasar, and Temperate Tasar). However, Brazil is the largest producer of sugar, not India.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy cattle farming agriculture sector

Who is known as the father of White Revolution in India? 

  1. MS Swaminathan

  2. BP Pal

  3. KN Bahl

  4. V Kurien
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Verghese Kurien is known as the father of the White Revolution in India for his instrumental role in the success of the dairy cooperative movement.