The 'Black Revolution' (or sometimes Black Gold Revolution) refers to initiatives aimed at increasing petroleum (crude oil) production and achieving self- sufficiency or reducing dependence on imports.
The term 'Black Revolution' in the present context of India is associated with
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2020 · Topic: Industrial Sector (Role of Manufacturing Sector in India's Economic Development)
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Answer: B. self-dependence in the production of crude oil
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