Environmental Studies · Geography

Agricultural Practices and Land Use

3,950 Questions

Access a comprehensive collection of questions on agricultural practices and land use planning. The topics span organic farming, sustainable agriculture, soil conservation, and crop rotation. These concepts are essential for general awareness preparation across banking, railway, and civil services examinations.

Organic farming methodsSustainable agricultureSoil conservation techniquesCrop rotation benefits

Agricultural Practices and Land Use Questions

Multiple choice evs production of food from animals dairy farm management cattle farming uses of animals contribution of louis pasteur discoveries by louis pasteur discovery of microorganisms

Well known Indigenous Dual purpose of cattle is ____________.

  1. Tharparkar

  2. Red Sindhi

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation: The cows in these breeds give average milk yield and male are very useful for work. Their milk production per loctation is 500 to 150 kg. The example of this group is Ongalo, Hariana, Kankrej, Mewathi, etc.

Multiple choice evs production of food from animals dairy farm management cattle farming uses of animals contribution of louis pasteur discoveries by louis pasteur discovery of microorganisms

Give a brief account on breed of cows and buffaloes?
Give a brief account on crossbred strains of animals?

Indigenous dairy breeds of cattle Gir is :

  1. Also called as Bhadawari, Desan, Gujarati, Kathiawari, Sorthi, and Surati

  2. Originated in Gir forests of South Kathiawar in Gujarat also found in Maharashtra and

    adjacent Rajasthan

  3. Is known for its hardiness and disease resistance

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation: This breed is otherwise called as Bhadawari, Desan, Gujarati, Kathiawari, Sorthi, and Surati. Originated in Gir forests of South Kathiawar in Gujarat also found in Maharashtra and adjacent Rajasthan. Basic colours of skin are white with dark red or chocolate-brown patches or sometimes black or purely red. Horns are peculiarly curved, giving a half moon appearance. Milk yield ranges from 1200-1800 kgs per lactation. This bread is known for its hardiness and disease resistance.

Multiple choice evs production of food from animals dairy farm management cattle farming uses of animals contribution of louis pasteur discoveries by louis pasteur discovery of microorganisms

Hybrid breed of Cattle is _______

  1. Sunandini

  2. Holstein

  3. Brown swiss

  4. Kankrej
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Sunandini is a composite breed of cattle developed in India by crossing nondescript cattle with Brown swiss, Jersey cattle and Holstein Frisian cattle. Jersey and HF bulls from many parts of the world are extensively utilized to generate this breed. Its origin is from India and can be found in many parts of India.
Multiple choice evs production of food from animals dairy farm management cattle farming uses of animals contribution of louis pasteur discoveries by louis pasteur discovery of microorganisms

Nagpuri buffalo is ____________.

  1. Milker

  2. Draught cattle

  3. Dual purpose

  4. Grazer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nagpuri buffaloes are primarily known for their milk production capabilities. While they are hardy, their primary classification in agricultural contexts is as a milch breed.

Multiple choice evs production of food from animals dairy farm management cattle farming uses of animals contribution of louis pasteur discoveries by louis pasteur discovery of microorganisms

A milch breed of cow is ___________.

  1. Haryana

  2. Malvi

  3. Kankrei

  4. Sahiwal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sahiwal is a well-known milch breed of cattle originating from the Punjab region. Haryana and Kankrej are dual-purpose breeds, while Malvi is primarily a draught breed.

Multiple choice evs production of food from animals dairy farm management cattle farming uses of animals contribution of louis pasteur discoveries by louis pasteur discovery of microorganisms

Select the group having only buffalo breeds ____________________________.

  1. Mehsana, Murrah, Nagapuri, Haryana

  2. Murrah, Nagapuri, Haryana, Ongole

  3. Nagapuri, Haryana, Ongole, Sindhi

  4. Surti, Mehsana, Murrah, Nagapuri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Surti, Mehsana, Murrah and Nagapuri are breeds of buffalo whereas Haryana, Ongole and Sindhi native cow varieties of India. 

Multiple choice evs production of food from animals dairy farm management cattle farming uses of animals contribution of louis pasteur discoveries by louis pasteur discovery of microorganisms

For which livestock India constitutes more than-50% of the total-world population

  1. Cattle

  2. Poultry

  3. Buffalo

  4. Pig
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Buffalo play an indispensable role in the Indian economy, accounting for approximately 56% of the total milk production in the nation and 64% of the world's production.

So, the correct option is 'Buffalo'

Multiple choice evs production of food from animals dairy farm management cattle farming uses of animals contribution of louis pasteur discoveries by louis pasteur discovery of microorganisms

Following are all breeds of cows expect ___________.

  1. Jersey

  2. Nagpuri

  3. Sahiwal

  4. Sindhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Surti, Mehsana, Murrah and Nagapuri are breeds of buffalo whereas Jersey, Sahiwal, Haryana, Ongole and Sindhi native cow varieties of India which produces milk. 

Multiple choice evs production of food from animals dairy farm management cattle farming uses of animals contribution of louis pasteur discoveries by louis pasteur discovery of microorganisms

Which of the following breeds of buffaloes is in most demand

  1. Surti

  2. Jaffarbadi

  3. Murrah

  4. Bhadawari
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Murrah is the most demanded breed of buffalo due to the following address is :

1. Murrah buffaloes can able to adopt any kind of climatic conditions in India. These are grown and reared in most of the states in India. 
2. Daily milk production is more in Murrah buffaloes. On an average Murrah Buffaloes give about 8-16 liters per day. 
3. The other big advantages these animals are, they are more disease resistant when compared to cross-bred cows. 
4. They can thrive on any crop residue in absence of concentrates during drought. 
5. As Buffalo milk contains more fat, and the milk price is more. This results in good returns. 

Multiple choice evs production of food from animals dairy farm management cattle farming uses of animals contribution of louis pasteur discoveries by louis pasteur discovery of microorganisms

Which of the following are exotic breeds of cattle?

(i) Brawn
(ii) Jersey
(iii) Brown Swiss
(iv) Jersey Swiss

  1. (i) and (iii)

  2. (ii) and (iii)

  3. (i) and (iv)

  4. (ii) and (iv)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The most exotic breeds of cattle are the cattle which has its inheritance from a Jersey breed or a Brown Swiss breed. Jersey breed is known for its high milk fat percentage and brown Swiss has the best fat to protein ratio .Therefore the exotic breeds of cattle are Jersey and Brown Swiss. Hence options (ii) and (iii) are correct.
There are no cattle breed named Brawn or Jersey Swiss. Hence options (i) and (iv) are incorrect.

Multiple choice evs production of food from animals dairy farm management cattle farming uses of animals contribution of louis pasteur discoveries by louis pasteur discovery of microorganisms

Which of the following are Indian cattle?

(i) Bos indicus
(ii) Bos domestica
(iii) Bos bubalis
(iv) Bos vulgaris

  1. (i) and (iii)

  2. (i) and (ii)

  3. (ii) and (iii)

  4. (iii) and (iv)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bos indicus is an Indian cattle and Bos babalis is an Indian cattle but not Bos bubalis. Hence, the correct answer is option (i) Bos Indicus.

Multiple choice evs production of food from animals dairy farm management cattle farming uses of animals contribution of louis pasteur discoveries by louis pasteur discovery of microorganisms

Which of the following breed of buffalo has maximum milk fat percentage in its milk?

  1. Nagpuri

  2. Bhadawari

  3. Mehsana

  4. Murrah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Among the four buffalo Bhadawari buffalo breed has maximum milk fat percentage in its milk. It is an improved buffalo breed from Uttar Pradesh and some districts of Madhya Pradesh.  Bhadawari buffaloes are specifically renowned for the high content of butterfat found in their milk.

So, the correct option is 'Bhadawari'