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Who was the leader of the 'White Revolution' (Operation Flood) in India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. M.S. Swaminathan
  2. Dr. Verghese Kurien
  3. Baba Amte
  4. Sundarlal Bahuguna

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dr. Verghese Kurien

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Dr. Verghese Kurien šŸ“š Explanation: Dr. Verghese Kurien is known as the 'Milkman of India' for launching Operation Flood in 1970. This initiative turned India from a milk-deficient nation into the world's largest milk producer through the dairy cooperative model (Amul). His birthday, November 26, is celebrated as National Milk Day in India to honor his contributions to the rural economy.