Q. Consider the following statement about Purple Revolution:
1. It was launched by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology through the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) Aroma Mission.
2. It aims to increase lavender cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
About Purple Revolution:
Purple or Lavender Revolution was launched by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology through the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) Aroma Mission.
Aim: To increase lavender cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Objective: To empower domestic farmers and support India’s aromatic crop-based agro-economy by reducing imports of aromatic oils and increasing home-grown varieties.
Under the mission, first-time farmers were given free lavender saplings, while those who had cultivated lavender before were charged Rs. 5-6 per sapling.
Source: land reforms and agriculture
