Tag: animal- the base of our life

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.

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.

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. 

• 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.

• 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.

The Marwari horse is a rare breed of horse from the Marwar region of India, known for its inward-curving ears.

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.

Sheep are versatile livestock that provide wool, meat, and hides, making all the listed options correct.

Goats are primarily raised for their meat and milk production, which are their most significant economic contributions.

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.