Q. Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission :
I. 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.
II. 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?
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
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Explanation :
Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)
Statement I is correct because the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) aims to benefit all Indian cattle and buffalo owners, with a particular focus on small and marginal farmers and women, who perform a significant portion of livestock farming tasks. This indicates its importance for the upliftment of the rural poor, as these groups often possess low-producing indigenous animals.
Statement II is correct because a key objective of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission is to promote the rearing and conservation of indigenous cattle and buffaloes in a scientific and holistic manner.
