Question

Who is/are associated with the Blue Revolution in India?

• A. Padma Vibhushan Dr. Verghese Kurien
• B. Dr. Hiralal Chaudhuri and Dr. Arun Krishnan
• C. M. S. Swaminathan
• D. Indira Gandhi

Answer 1

The correct option is B Dr. Hiralal Chaudhuri and Dr. Arun Krishnan

The Blue Revolution (Neel Kranti Mission) was launched during the 7th Five Year Plan in India.

Dr. Hiralal Chaudhuri and Dr. Arun Krishnan are known as the Father of Blue revolution in India.

Blue Revolution has the vision to achieve economic prosperity of the country as well as contribute towards food and nutritional security through full utilization of water resources for fisheries development in a sustainable manner.

The Blue Revolution helped to improve availability and accessibility of farmed fish in some regions, therefore potentially improving nutrient and food security, especially in poor nations and rural populations.

Padma Vibhushan Dr. Verghese Kurien is the father of the White revolution (milk/dairy products).

M. S.Swaminathan has been called the Father of Green Revolution (agriculture) in India and the father of Silver Revolution (egg production) is Mrs. Indira Gandhi.