Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India is the largest producer of milk in the world.
2.The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) aims to regulate milk prices across India.
3.The Gir breed of cow has the largest milk producing capacity in the world.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. India is the world’s leading producer of milk, contributing approximately 24% of global milk production.
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The NDDB is not legally mandated to directly regulate milk prices across India. The primary objective of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is to promote, finance, and support producer-owned and controlled organizations, and to boost milk production and processing capacity. The NDDB is a statutory body and an institute of national importance, established by an act of the Indian Parliament in 1965. It was founded by Dr Verghese Kurien, often called ‘India’s milkman’. Holstein Friesian has the highest milk production of all breeds worldwide. The Holstein Friesian is the most widespread cattle breed in the world.
Source: Forum IAS
