Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission:

Question

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?

1. A. I only
2. B. II only
3. C. Both I and II (Correct answer)
4. D. Neither I nor II

Correct Answer

Option C — Both I and II

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Both I and II.

Key Points

• The Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), launched in 2014, specifically focuses on small and marginal farmers who own the majority of low-producing indigenous cattle (Statement I correct).
• Its objective is to conserve and develop indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds in a scientific and holistic manner (Statement II correct).
• Both statements are correct.