Question

'Yellow Revolution' refers to a quantum increase in production of ______.
1. Petroleum
2. Edible Oil Seeds
3. Chicken
4. Industries

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Edible Oil Seeds

The correct answer is Edible Oil Seeds.

• Yellow Revolution
  • It was launched in 1986-87 to increase the production of edible oil seeds especially sesame and mustard seeds.
  • Father of Yellow Revolution: Sam Pitroda
  • It targets nine oilseeds: Sunflower, Groundnut, Mustard, Niger,  Soyabean, Castor, Safflower, Sesame, Linseed.
  • In order to make this revolution successful, India launched the Oil Technologica Mission in 1986.

Revolutions	For
Black  Revolution	Petroleum
Brown Revolution	Leather, Cocoa
Golden Fibre Revolution	Jute
Grey Revolution	Fertilizers
Silver Fibre Revolution	Cotton Production
Silver Revolution	Egg Production
White Revolution	Dairy, Milk Revolution