Question

Name the person responsible for ‘White Revolution’ in India.

• A. Verghese Kurien
• B. Jawahar Lal Nehru
• C. Indira Gandhi
• D. Mother Teresa

Hint:

Remember the associations: \textbf{White Revolution – Milk – Verghese Kurien – Operation Flood}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the White Revolution.
The White Revolution refers to the rapid increase in milk production in India, which transformed the country into one of the largest producers of milk in the world. This movement is also known as \textit{Operation Flood}.

Step 2: Role of Verghese Kurien.
Dr. Verghese Kurien played a crucial role in organizing dairy cooperatives, strengthening rural livelihoods, and establishing institutions like AMUL. His leadership and vision laid the foundation of India’s dairy development.

Step 3: Analyzing the options.
(A) Verghese Kurien: Correct — He is known as the “Father of the White Revolution” in India.
(B) Jawahar Lal Nehru: He was India’s first Prime Minister, but not directly responsible for the White Revolution.
(C) Indira Gandhi: She was a former Prime Minister, but she did not lead the White Revolution.
(D) Mother Teresa: She was a social reformer and humanitarian, not associated with agricultural or dairy reforms.

Step 4: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (A) Verghese Kurien, who is regarded as the architect of India’s White Revolution.