Which of the following revolution pairings in Indian agriculture are incorrectly matched?

Introduction / Context:

This question checks knowledge of various named revolutions in Indian agriculture and allied sectors, such as golden, blue and yellow revolutions. These colour coded terms refer to significant increases in production of specific commodities. Understanding which revolution corresponds to which sector is important in general studies and agricultural awareness.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Pair I: Golden revolution – fruits production.
• Pair II: Blue revolution – increasing production of fertilizers.
• Pair III: Yellow revolution – production of eggs.
• The question asks which pairs are incorrectly matched.
• Standard associations link these revolutions to horticulture, fisheries and oilseeds in Indian context.

Concept / Approach:

Golden revolution in India generally refers to rapid growth in horticulture, especially production of fruits, vegetables, honey and related products. Blue revolution is associated with development and expansion of fisheries and aquaculture, not fertilizers. Yellow revolution primarily relates to increased production of oilseeds such as mustard and sunflower. Egg production is more closely connected with the poultry and white revolution concept. Thus, pairs that assign fertilizers to blue revolution or eggs to yellow revolution are incorrect.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:

Government and competitive exam preparation materials describe these revolutions with specific sectors: green revolution for cereals, white revolution for milk, yellow revolution for oilseeds, blue revolution for fish production, and golden revolution for horticulture. Cross checking these widely accepted associations confirms that fruits under golden revolution is reasonable. Fertilizer production does not match blue revolution, and eggs do not match yellow revolution, confirming pairs II and III as incorrect.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Option only I claims that the golden revolution fruits pairing is incorrect, which contradicts the standard understanding that golden revolution is indeed linked with horticulture and fruits. Option only II ignores the incorrect association in pair III. Option both I and II wrongly treats the fruits pairing as incorrect. Option only III overlooks the incorrect description of blue revolution. Therefore only the option marking both II and III as incorrect matches the correct analysis.

Common Pitfalls:

Candidates often confuse multiple colour revolutions due to similar sounding terms. Some may mistakenly think blue has to do with chemical fertilizers because fertilizer bags or chemicals are sometimes pictured in blue, and yellow with eggs due to yolk colour. The best way to avoid confusion is to link blue to water and fish, yellow to oilseeds and golden to fruits and horticulture.

Final Answer:

The incorrectly matched pairs are Both II and III.