Question

11. Blue revolution being envisaged by the Govt. of India is aimed at
a) Increasing industrial production of blue dyes
b) Augmenting pulse production
c) Enhancing aquaculture products both in brakish and fresh water
d) Increasing fish production in fresh water
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Answer 1

The blue revolution being envisaged by the Government of India is aimed at enhancing aquaculture products both in brackish and freshwater. (Option c)

• Blue revolution in India also referred to as the Nili Kranti mission is aimed at growing the aquaculture industry.
• Aquaculture or aquafarming is the cultivation of aquatic organisms like fishes, mollusks, crustaceans, algae, and even aquatic plants for their products.
• It involves the cultivation in not just freshwater but also brackish waters and salt waters.
• This mission came into being in India in the year 1985-1990.
• The main objective was to expand fisheries to support the fish farmers in the country.
• Now, it is one of the fast-growing industries in the country.