Father of White Revolution

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Father of White Revolution and Milkman of India is?

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Father of White Revolution and Milkman of India is?

  1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  2. M.S. Swaminathan
  3. Dr. Verghese Kurien ✓ Correct
  4. Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Correct Answer: Dr. Verghese Kurien

Dr. Verghese Kurien is known as both the Father of White Revolution and the Milkman of India. He was the chief architect of Operation Flood and the founder of NDDB.

Key Personalities and Their Revolutions
  • Dr. Verghese Kurien: Father of White Revolution (Milk/Dairy). Milkman of India. Founded NDDB (1965). Spearheaded AMUL and Operation Flood.
  • M.S. Swaminathan: Father of Green Revolution in India (food grains — wheat, rice).
  • Norman Ernest Borlaug: Father of Green Revolution in the World.
  • Prof. Hiralal Chaudhuri: Father of Blue Revolution (Fish production).
Colour Revolution Reference
  • White Revolution → Milk/Dairy → Dr. Verghese Kurien.
  • Green Revolution → Food grains → M.S. Swaminathan (India).
  • Blue Revolution → Fish production → Prof. Hiralal Chaudhuri.
  • Silver Revolution → Egg/Poultry.
  • Red Revolution → Meat/Tomato.

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