Question
Question: The silver revolution is associated with an increase in the production of ______. (A)Meat (B)Cer...
The silver revolution is associated with an increase in the production of ______.
(A)Meat
(B)Cereals
(C)Eggs
(D)Milk
Solution
Different revolutions regarding the production of various agricultural products took place in India at different times and all of them were named after a color. The silver revolution was started in India by Late BV Rao who was the founder of the private sector company "Venkys".
Complete answer:
The silver revolution refers to the period related to the production of eggs. During this revolution, the production of the egg was tremendously increased. In India, this revolution was carried out by Government policies, private sector companies like Venkys, Veterinarians/scientists engaged in the poultry profession, and poultry farmers of India. The man behind this silver revolution was Late Dr. BV Rao who was the founder of Venkys. Therefore, he is known as the father of the poultry industry in India.
Additional Information:
The revolution related to increased production of meat and tomato is known as the Red revolution and the person behind this revolution in India is Vishal Tewari. Therefore, he is known as the father of the red revolution in India.
On the other hand, the phase when the production of fish increased effectively and aquaculture became an important and highly productive agricultural activity. The founder of this revolution is Dr. Arun Krishnan who is known as the father of the blue revolution in India. This revolution is also known as Neel Kranti Mission and was launched in India in 1985-1900.
Revolution associated with the production of food grains or cereals is known as the green revolution and it was launched by Norman Borlaug and William Gaud who are known as the Father of the Green Revolution. In India, the man behind this revolution is M.S. Swaminathan started it in 1967 and it lasted till 1978.
So, the correct answer is "Eggs".
Note: Here are some color revolutions that took place in India and their related products:
Agricultural Revolution | Product |
---|---|
Green revolution | Foodgrains production |
Blue revolution | Fish production |
Yellow revolution | Oilseeds production |
Pink revolution | Onion production/ prawn production |
Red revolution | Meat production/ tomato production |
Brown revolution | Cocoa production |
Golden revolution | Fruit production/ Honey production |
Golden Fibre revolution | Jute production |
Silver revolution | Egg production |
Silver Fibre revolution | Cotton production |
Black revolution | Petroleum |
White revolution | Milk production |