Operation Flood, also known as the White Revolution, was a major rural development program launched in 1970 to create a nationwide milk grid.
Its primary objective was to significantly increase milk production, making India one of the largest milk producers in the world.
The program was spearheaded by Dr. Verghese Kurien, often called the 'Father of the White Revolution' in India.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
Option B: This is associated with the Green Revolution, which focused on increasing food grain output (like wheat and rice).
Option C: This concept is known as Amrit Kranti, a project to manage water resources by linking rivers.
Option D: This falls under specific initiatives like the Namami Gange Programme, aimed at river conservation and rejuvenation.
Related Visual
Visual 1: Infographic: A timeline showing the key agricultural revolutions in India (White, Green, Blue, Yellow, etc.) with their associated products and key figures.
Clinical Relevance
Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Agricultural Revolutions in India as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding major national programs like Operation Flood is important for general awareness, which is often a component of nursing entrance exams.
This program demonstrates the success of cooperative movements (like Amul) in transforming rural economies and improving nutrition.
What if the question asked about the 'Blue Revolution'? The answer would relate to a significant increase in fish and aquaculture production.
How to Approach the Question
Identify the keyword in the question, which is 'Operation Flood'.
This is a factual recall question. Access your knowledge base about major Indian national programs and revolutions.
Recall that 'Operation Flood' is the specific name for the program that led to the 'White Revolution'. The color 'white' is a strong clue for milk.
Evaluate the options. 'Milk production' directly aligns with the White Revolution.
Differentiate it from other 'revolutions' or projects: Green Revolution (crops), Amrit Kranti (rivers), and specific cleaning projects (Namami Gange).
Concept Tested & Keywords
Concept Tested: Agricultural Revolutions in India
Stem keywords: Operation Flood
Lead-in keywords: is related to
Negative lead-in flag: false
Question ID
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