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On the basis of utility, Nagpuri buffaloes are categorized as

  1. Milkers

  2. Dual purpose

  3. Draught cattle

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

The Nagpuri buffalo is a versatile breed of the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra State and stands better amongst the breeds of buffaloes which combine the milk and drought qualities in a better proportion in adverse climatic conditions. The animals of this breed are very well adapted to the harsh-semi-arid conditions of Vidarbha region and can withstand extreme climatic conditions as high as 47º C even in respect of milk production and fertility. These buffaloes are used for heavy draught purpose and farmers prefer this breed due to its low maintenance cost, efficiency of feed conversion, moderate production and better adaptation to local climatic conditions. Therefore it serves dual purpose of milkers and draught cattle.

So, the correct answer is 'Dual purpose'

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Gelatin, a very important raw material for preparation of  photographic emulsion, is a by-product of ..........

  1. Chicken

  2. Forest

  3. Fish

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

Gelatin is a protein obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, and bones with water, usually from cattle or pigs. It is a major by-product of the cattle industry.

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The Jersey bull used for cross breeding is an exotic variety from_______________

  1. USA

  2. UK

  3. Switzerland

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

The Jersey breed of cattle originated from the island of Jersey in the United Kingdom. It is a popular dairy breed known for high butterfat content in its milk.

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The device used for measuring the quality of milk is_____________

  1. Respirometer

  2. Sphygmomanometer

  3. Lactometer

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

  • The device used for measuring the quality of milk is a lactometer. It is an instrument that measures the amount of water added and the volume of cream in the sample of milk. 
  • It works on the principle of gravity. It has many industrial applications where milk is tested and then used for making various products.

So, the correct answer is option C.

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High milk yielding varieties of cows are obtained by______________

  1. Super ovulation

  2. Artificial insemination

  3. Use of surrogate mothers

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • High milk yielding varieties of cows are obtained by superovulation, artificial insemination and by the use of surrogate mothers.
  • Superovulation is when the cow is induced, usually through the use of injectable hormones to ovulate multiple ova.
  • Artificial insemination is the process of collecting sperm cells from a male animal and manually depositing them into the reproductive tract of a female.
  • Use of surrogate mother in which eggs are obtained from the mother and fertilized with sperm from the father and the embryo is placed into the uterus of the surrogate.

So, the correct answer is option D.
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An exotic breed of cattle is______________

  1. Ongole

  2. Sindhi

  3. Jersey

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

  • Exotic breeds are a breed of foreign origin. Jersey is the dairy breed from Jersey Island, U.K. It is known because of its high content of milk and lower maintenance costs.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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The milk producing female livestock animals are called as___________

  1. Broiler

  2. Milch animals

  3. Draught animals

  4. Both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • Milch animals are those who produce milk among livestock animals. either they give milk, include cow, buffalo, goat, and camel.
So, the correct answer is 'Milch animals'

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Which of the following is the high milk yielding variety of cow?

  1. Jamunapari

  2. Murrah

  3. Holstein

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

  • The high milk yielding variety of cow is Holstein. It is found in the northern parts of the country and the average milk production of this cow is 6000 to 7000 kgs per lactation.

So, the correct answer is option C.

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Mehsana and Jaffarabadi are examples of______________

  1. Indian breeds of buffaloes

  2. Breeds of cow

  3. Breeds of sheep

  4. Indian breeds of goat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Mehsana and Jaffarabadi are Indian breeds of buffaloes which are found in Gujarat and Mehsana is famous as persistent milch and regular breeder.

So, the correct answer is 'Indian breeds of buffaloes'

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Well known Indigenous Buffalo breeds are ____________.

  1. Murrah

  2. Jaffrabadi

  3. Surti

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

Explanation: Murrah is Most important breed of buffaloes whose home is Rohtak, Hisar and Sind of Haryana, Nabha and Patiala districts of Punjab and southern parts of Delhi state. Surti yield ranges from 1000 to 1300 kgs per lactation. Jaffrabadi bullocks are heavy and used for ploughing and carting.