UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2025

Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission: I. It is important for the upliftment of the 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. I only
  2. II only
  3. Both I and II
  4. Neither I nor II

Answer

Correct Answer

Both I and II

Explanation

The Rashtriya Gokul Mission was launched for the development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds (cattle and buffalo) in a scientific and holistic manner, and since most low-yielding indigenous animals are owned by small/marginal farmers and landless labourers, the scheme is significant for rural poverty alleviation. Both statements are correct.

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