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Which of the following is not an exotic breed of dairy cattle?

  1. Jersey

  2. Holstein

  3. Bos indicus

  4. Brown swiss


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Exotic breeds are the breed of foreign origin. Bos indicus is an Indian Cattle. Whereas Jersey is the dairy breed in the channel island Jersey, Holstein is the dairy cattle breed from Holland and Germany and Brown swiss is the North American breed of dairy cattle. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Which is the Indian breed of high milk yielding variety of cow?

  1. Jersey

  2. Ongole

  3. Sahiwal

  4. Red sindhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jersey is an exotic breed. Red Sindhi is a high yielding cow, originating from Pakistan. Ongole is an indigenous breed, originating from Andhra Pradesh and can produce 12-15 kg milk per day. Sahiwal is an indigenous breed, originating from Punjab and can produce 15-18 Kg milk per day. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Crossbreeding in cattle has mostly one breed __________ than the other.

  1. Dwarf

  2. Smaller

  3. Healthier

  4. Larger


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In cattle, there are systems of crossbreeding. In many crossbreeds, one is larger than the other. One is used when the purebred females are particularly adapted to a specific environment and are crossed with purebred bulls from another environment to produce a generation having traits of both parents. 

White revolution is associated with the increase in the production of__________

  1. Milk

  2. Wool

  3. Egg

  4. Meat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • The white revolution is associated with an increase in the production of milk. In India, it was launched by Dr. Kureinn who is also known as the father of the white revolution.

So the correct answer is "Milk".

White Revolution is related to the increase in production of_____________

  1. Egg

  2. Wool

  3. Milk

  4. Meat


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • White Revolution in India was a plan of three phases launched in 1970 by the National Dairy Development Board. 
  • Its aim was to increase India's dairy production until India became self-sufficient in milk. 
  • This program was highly successful and in 1998, India became the largest milk producer in the world. Thus the correct answer is option C.

Which of the following is the most common breed of Marwar?

  1. Chicken

  2. Sheep

  3. Goat

  4. Horse


Correct Option: D

Jamnapari and Black Bengal are breeds of

  1. Goat

  2. Cow

  3. Buffalo

  4. Sheep


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jamnapari and Black Bengal are the breeds of goats. The Jamnapari goats are of Indian origin and are reared for its high milk and meat yielding capacity. Black Bengal goats are usually reared in Bangladesh. They are reared for milk and meat and generates employment for the people. Thus, the correct answer is A.

India's rank in the world in production of mulberry silk is

  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. Fourth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

China is topmost country producing some 48% cocoons and 40.9% of raw silk. Next biggest silk producing country is Japan. India is placed in third position as far as the production of silk in terms of quantity is concerned.