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Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission

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

Answer:

(c)

Easy

Newspaper/CA

CA

Explanation

Answer: (c) Both I and II Explanation: • Statement I: The Rashtriya Gokul Mission supports rural poor by enhancing the productivity of indigenous cattle, which are primarily owned by small and marginal farmers. This is correct. • Statement II: Launched in 2014, the mission promotes scientific breeding and conservation of indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds. This is correct. Both statements are accurate, so (c) is the answer.