Match List I with List II

LIST I

(A) Blue Revolution

(B) White Revolution

(C) Yellow Revolution

(D) Green Revolution

LIST II

(I) Increase in crop yield and Agricultural Products

(II) Increase in Oil-Seeds Production

(III) Increase of Fish Production

(IV) Increase in the field of milk production

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

The correct option is A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I.

To understand why this match is correct, let us look at the meaning and objectives of each of these agricultural revolutions in India:

(A) Blue Revolution matches with (III) Increase of Fish Production:
The Blue Revolution (Nee Kranti) refers to the rapid growth and intensification of global aquaculture and fisheries. In India, it was launched during the 7th Five Year Plan (1985-1990) to double the income of fish farmers and increase fish production dramatically.

(B) White Revolution matches with (IV) Increase in the field of milk production:
The White Revolution, also known as Operation Flood, was launched in 1970 by India's National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Led by Dr. Verghese Kurien, it transformed India from a milk-deficient nation into the world's largest milk producer.

(C) Yellow Revolution matches with (II) Increase in Oil-Seeds Production:
The Yellow Revolution targets the increase in the production of oilseeds, particularly mustard, sesame, and groundnut, to achieve self-reliance in edible oil production. It was launched in 1986-1987.

(D) Green Revolution matches with (I) Increase in crop yield and Agricultural Products:
The Green Revolution refers to the period in the 1960s when Indian agriculture was converted into a modern industrial system by the adoption of technology, such as high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, mechanized farm tools, irrigation facilities, and chemical fertilizers, leading to a massive increase in agricultural crop yields (especially wheat and rice).