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
Correct answer
D
Neither I nor II
Explanation
Option (C) is correct because the Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims to enhance the productivity of indigenous breeds, which are primarily owned by small and marginal farmers (Statement I), while simultaneously focusing on their scientific conservation and development (Statement II). A common error is selecting (B) by overlooking the mission's critical socio-economic role in rural upliftment and focusing only on the biological conservation aspect. The core concept tested is the dual objective of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission to improve both livestock genetics and the livelihoods of the rural poor.
Government Schemes and PoliciesAnimal HusbandryRashtriya Gokul MissionIndigenous cattleAnimal HusbandryRural developmentMarginal farmers