Question

Progress in increase in fisheries production in India was termed

• A. White revolution
• B. Green revolution
• C. Blue revolution
• D. Yellow revolution

Hint:

Remember revolutions by their focus sectors:
Green – crops, White – dairy, Blue – fisheries, Yellow – oilseeds.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Blue Revolution refers specifically to the significant increase in fisheries and aquaculture production in India, leading to growth in fish yield and livelihoods.
Step 1: Understand the revolutions
- Green Revolution: Increase in crop production through high-yield varieties.
- White Revolution: Increase in milk production (dairy).
- Blue Revolution: Development of fisheries and aquaculture.
- Yellow Revolution: Growth in oilseed production.
Step 2: Fisheries growth
India’s Blue Revolution helped the country become a leading fish producer by enhancing sustainable fishing practices and aquaculture technology.
Therefore, option (C) is correct.