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Who among the following was known as the ”Milkman of India”?
Who among the following was known as the ”Milkman of India”?
Updated On: Mar 28, 2025
- Arun Krishna
- Muljibhai Patel
- Verghese Kurien
- M.S. Swaminathan
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The Correct Option is C
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The person known as the "Milkman of India" was Verghese Kurien.
Additional Context:
- Architect of India's White Revolution that made India the world's largest milk producer
- Founded Amul dairy cooperative in 1946 and established NDDB (National Dairy Development Board)
- Pioneered the Anand Model of dairy cooperatives
- Recipient of Ramon Magsaysay Award (1963) and World Food Prize (1989)
- His birthday (November 26) is celebrated as National Milk Day in India
Correct Answer: (3) Verghese Kurien
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