UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 64
Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission :
- It is important for the upliftment of rural poor as majority of low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers.
- It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (Both I and II)
Explanation: Rashtriya Gokul Mission promotes conservation, breeding and productivity of indigenous bovine breeds. Improving the productivity of animals held by poorer rural households can directly support small farmers and landless livestock keepers.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: True-smallholders and landless households keep many low-yield indigenous animals.
II: True-the mission supports scientific development and conservation of indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits II which the answer requires.
B. Incorrect-omits I which the answer requires.
C. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
D. Incorrect-omits I, II which the answer requires.