Correct Answer: Option A) 1 and 3 only
Statement 1: Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog promotes cow protection and productivity - This is Correct.
TheRashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog was established in 2019 under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying to promote cow protection, conservation of indigenous cattle breeds, and enhance their productivity.
Statement 2: Operation Kamdhenu is an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture - This is INCORRECT. Operation Kamdhenu is actually an initiative under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, not the Ministry of Agriculture. It focuses on cattle development and dairy sector enhancement.
Statement 3: Rashtriya Gokul Mission focuses on the conservation of indigenous cattle breeds - This is CORRECT. Launched in 2014, the Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims at development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds, genetic improvement of cattle, and enhancing milk production and productivity.
