Correct answer: (c) Both I and II
Explanation
- A
I only
I only. That drops the indigenous-conservation purpose, which is keyed.
- B
II only
II only. That drops the small-farmer livelihood line.
- C
Both I and II
Both I and II. The Mission is for indigenous cattle and buffalo, and it is framed as lifting small and landless holders who keep low-yield native stock.
- D
Neither I nor II
Neither. Both hold.
Summary. Official Set A key is (c) both. Rashtriya Gokul Mission promotes indigenous cattle and buffalo in a scientific way (II). Most low-producing indigenous animals are with small, marginal and landless households, so the Mission is also a rural-poor livelihood story (I). Both statements are correct.
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