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Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life uses of animals agro-complimentary occupations improvement of crop production animal husbandry

Famous Angora wool is got from a ......................

  1. Angora sheep

  2. Angora rabbit

  3. Angora goat

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

Angora hair or Angora fibre refers to the downy coat produced by the Angora rabbit. Angora is known for its softness, thin fibres, and what knitters refer to as a halo (fluffiness). It is also known for its silky texture. It is much warmer and lighter than wool due to the hollow core of the Angora fibre. It also gives them their characteristic floating feel.

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life uses of animals agro-complimentary occupations improvement of crop production animal husbandry

Merino sheep have been imported for _________________.

  1. Increasing wool output through merino farms.

  2. Increasing mutton availability.

  3. Improving indigenous breeds.

  4. Developing hybrid between sheep and goat.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Merino sheep have been imported for Improving indigenous breeds. The Merino sheep are the most economically influenced breeds. This breed is originated from Spain.

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life uses of animals agro-complimentary occupations improvement of crop production animal husbandry

'Hisardale' is a breed of sheep developed by crossing between

  1. Bikaneri ewes and Merino rams

  2. Merino ewes and Bikaneri rams

  3. Deccani ewes and Bikaneri rams

  4. Merino ewes and apennine rams
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hisardale is a new breed of sheep which was developed in Punjab by crossing Bikaneri ewes and Marino rams. So the correct option is "Bikaneri ewes and Marino rams"

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life uses of animals agro-complimentary occupations improvement of crop production animal husbandry

The world's highly prized wool yielding 'Pashmina' breed is -

  1. Kashmir sheep-Afghan sheep cross

  2. Goat

  3. Sheep

  4. Goat-sheep cross
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

. The Himalayan mountain goat sheds its winter coat every spring and the fleecers caught on thorn bushes. One goat sheds approximately 3-8 ounces of the wool fiber. this wool of Himalayan mountain goat is highly prized and the breed is 'Pashmina'.

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life uses of animals agro-complimentary occupations improvement of crop production animal husbandry

The world's highly prized wool yielding Pashmina breed is ....................

  1. Sheep

  2. Goat of high Himalayan altitudes

  3. Goat-sheep cross

  4. Kashmir-Afghan sheep cross
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In India, pashmina is obtained from pashmina goats in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Lahul and Spitti valley of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Kashi, Chamoli and Pithargarh districts of Uttranchal. The pashmina obtained from Jammu and Kashmir is known as changthangi pashmina whereas that obtained from H.P and Uttranchal is known as chegu pashmina.

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life uses of animals agro-complimentary occupations improvement of crop production animal husbandry

Which of the following are the richest sources of vitamin B$ _{12}$?

  1. Rice and hen's egg

  2. Carrot and chicken's breast

  3. Goat's liver and spirulina

  4. Goat's liver and shellfish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vitamin B$ _{12}$ is also called as cobalamin. It is a water-soluble vitamin. It helps in normal functioning of the brain and nervous system as it is involved in the synthesis of myelin. The best sources of Vitamin B$ _{12}$ include eggs, milk, cheese, milk products, meat, fish, shellfish and poultry. Goat's liver and kidney and spirulina are excellent sources of vitamin B$ _{12}$.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.