Which of the following statement about Purple Revolution is/are correct?1. It was launched by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology through the CSIR’s Aroma Mission.2. Its aim is to increase lavender cultivation in J&K.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

About Purple Revolution:

Purple or Lavender Revolution was launched by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology through the CSIR’s Aroma Mission in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu.
Its aim is to increase lavender cultivation in J&K. Under the mission, first-time farmers were given free lavender saplings, while those who had cultivated lavender before were charged INR 5-6 per sapling.

Source: EPIC March 2022