Q31. What is the primary focus of the Blue Revolution in India?
a) Poultry
b) Fisheries
c) Horticulture
d) Livestock
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Correct Answer: b) Fisheries
Explanation: The primary focus of the Blue Revolution in India is on the fisheries sector. It aims to increase fish production and promote sustainable aquaculture practices, both in inland and marine fisheries resources.
Q32. What was the primary objective of the Pink Revolution in India?
a) To increase the production of edible oilseeds
b) To improve the textile industry
c) To increase food grain production
d) To increase onion, prawn, and pharmaceutical production
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Correct Answer: d) To increase onion, prawn, and pharmaceutical production
Explanation: The Pink Revolution in India aimed to increase the production of onions, prawns, and pharmaceuticals. It focused on enhancing the production and processing of these products to meet the growing demand and boost the economy.
Q33. Who is known as the “Father of the Pink Revolution” in India?
a) Durgesh Patel
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Dr. Verghese Kurien
d) Indira Gandhi
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Correct Answer: a) Durgesh Patel
Explanation: Durgesh Patel is known as the “Father of the Pink Revolution” in India. He played a significant role in promoting the growth of onion, prawn, and pharmaceutical production in the country.
Q34. Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the Pink Revolution in India?
a) Increasing onion production
b) Promoting sustainable aquaculture practices
c) Improving the textile industry
d) Enhancing the processing of prawn products
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Correct Answer: c) Improving the textile industry
Explanation: The Pink Revolution in India focused on increasing onion and prawn production, promoting sustainable aquaculture practices, and enhancing the processing of these products. It did not aim to improve the textile industry.
Q35. In which decade was the Pink Revolution in India initiated?
a) 1960s
b) 1970s
c) 1980s
d) 1990s
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Correct Answer: d) 1990s
Explanation: The Pink Revolution in India was initiated in the d) 1990s. It aimed to increase the production of onions, prawns, and pharmaceuticals to meet the growing demand and boost the economy.
Q36. What is the primary focus of the Pink Revolution in India?
a) Poultry
b) Fisheries
c) Horticulture
d) Pharmaceuticals
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Correct Answer: d) Pharmaceuticals
Explanation: The primary focus of the Pink Revolution in India is on the pharmaceutical industry, as well as increasing the production of onions and prawns. The revolution aimed to enhance the production and processing of these products to meet the growing demand and boost the economy.
Q37. What was the primary objective of the Black Revolution in India?
a) To increase the production of edible oilseeds
b) To improve the textile industry
c) To increase food grain production
d) To increase petroleum production
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Correct Answer: d) To increase petroleum production
Explanation: The Black Revolution in India aimed to increase petroleum production. It was initiated in the 1970s when the Indian government planned to boost petroleum production by mixing ethanol with petrol to produce biodiesel.
Q39. Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the Black Revolution in India?
a) Increasing petroleum production
b) Promoting sustainable aquaculture practices
c) Improving the textile industry
d) Enhancing the processing of petroleum products
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Correct Answer: c) Improving the textile industry
Explanation: The Black Revolution in India focused on increasing petroleum production and enhancing the processing of petroleum products. It did not aim to improve the textile industry.
Q40. In which decade was the Black Revolution in India initiated?
a) 1960s
b) 1970s
c) 1980s
d) 1990s
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Correct Answer: b) 1970s
Explanation: The Black Revolution in India was initiated in the 1970s. It aimed to increase petroleum production by blending ethanol with petrol to produce biodiesel.