Question

126
COMPREHENSION PASSAGES FOR PRACTICE
PASSAGE-1
National Dairy development has done something astounding with a mere nvestment of Rs. 100 crores, it
has managed to obtain a return of Rs. 50,000 crores. This is no ordinary feat. Infact the Workd Bank
mentioned it in its journal. V. Kureen, the man behind the programme 'Operation flood' feels that this
programme was instrumental in increasing the country's milk yield more than three fold. Another
important benefit of this programme has been the self-employment of rural women which has resulted in
their economic betterment and improvement in standard of living. The govt has tried to involve the
NDDB in diversifying its activities to other co-operative sectors like oilseeds, fruits and vegetables. Many
other south Asian countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan want to replicate NDDB programe so that they can
achieve self sufficiency in milk and milk products.
1. What feat was mentioned by the world Bank in its journal?
2. What has been the benefit of 'Operation Flood' for rural women?
3. In which other fields has the govt. asked NDDB to diversify its activities?
Why do other countries want to replicate the programme Operation Flood ?
5. Give the meaning of: (a) accrued (b) diversifying
4.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1)It has mentioned to obtain a return of Rs 50000 crores

2)Operation flood' feels that this

programme was instrumental in increasing the country's milk yield more than three fold.

3)The govt has tried to involve the

NDDB in diversifying its activities to other co-operative sectors like oilseeds, fruits and vegetables.

4)Many

other south Asian countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan want to replicate NDDB programe so that they can

achieve self sufficiency in milk and milk products.