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Which of the following statements about Verghese Kurien is correct?

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Question Paper (25-Sep-2025) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
He pioneered Operation Flood to transform dairy farming.

Verghese Kurien's Key Contribution

This section clarifies the correct statement about Verghese Kurien's significant role in India.

Operation Flood Initiative

  • Statement 2 is correct. Verghese Kurien is widely celebrated for spearheading Operation Flood. This landmark program was designed to revolutionize India's dairy sector, significantly boosting milk production and improving the livelihoods of millions of dairy farmers. It is often referred to as the driving force behind India's White Revolution.

Evaluation of Other Statements

  • Statement 1 is incorrect because the White Revolution, initiated by Kurien, pertained to the dairy industry, not the IT sector.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect. While vital for the dairy industry, Verghese Kurien did not invent milk pasteurization. His focus was on large-scale implementation, organization, and cooperative development.
  • Statement 4 is incorrect. Although a towering figure in Indian dairy, Kurien was not the first Chairman of the Indian Dairy Association. His most prominent leadership roles were linked to AMUL and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

Operation Flood remains Verghese Kurien's most defining achievement in transforming dairy farming across India.

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