Question

Consider these statements regarding the life and achievements of Dr. Varghese Kurien,:
I. He was born in Calicut and is known as India's Milkman.
II. He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1964 and the World Food Prize in 1989.
III. He played a major role in the activities of AMUL, which was established in 1956.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• A. I and II only
• B. I and III only
• C. II and III only
• D. I, II, and III

Answer 1

Answer:

A. I and II only

• Dr. Varghese Kurien is widely revered as the 'Father of the White Revolution' in India, a movement that transformed the country from a milk-deficient nation to the world's largest milk producer. He is often referred to as 'India's Milkman'.
• He was born on November 26, 1921, in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala.
• Dr. Kurien was instrumental in the establishment and success of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF), which markets products under the brand name AMUL (Anand Milk Union Limited).
• AMUL was established on December 14, 1946, with the aim of empowering farmers through cooperative dairy farming. Dr. Kurien joined AMUL in 1949.
• His contributions to the dairy sector earned him prestigious awards. He received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 1964 and the World Food Prize in 1989.
• Statement I is partially correct; he was born in Calicut and is known as India's Milkman.
• Statement II is correct as he was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1964 and the World Food Prize in 1989.
• Statement III is incorrect. While Dr. Kurien played a pivotal role in AMUL's activities, AMUL was established in 1946, not 1956.