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____ is selected for long lactation periods

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  1. Jersey

  2. Brown swiss

  3. Red sindhi

  4. Option a and b

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Foreign or exotic species like Jersey and Brown Swiss are used for long lactation periods in cattle husbandry.

So, the correct answer is 'Option a and b'

The food requirements of dairy animals ______

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  1. Maintenance requirement, which is the food required to support the animal to live a healthy life

  2. Milk producing requirement, which is the type of food required during the lactation period

  3. Option a and b both

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct answer is 'option a and b'

Dairy animals like any other animals reared in an animal husbandry require maintenance in the form of basic nutrition,clean water and clean holding conditions to sustain long and healthy life and good quality produce. The dairy animals also have special requirements as the process of lactation is very energy consuming and the diet of the animal reflects in the milk of animal.

Cows are classified in _____ categories

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  1. Drought breeds

  2. Dairy breeds

  3. Dual purpose breeds

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

cows are classified as draught breeds in this type the males are strong and used for the agriculture purpose and the cows are having poor milk yields, Daily breeds are called milch and they have high milk yields and the dual purpose breeds they have average milk yields and the males are very useful and strong.

The floor of the cattle shed needs _______

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  1. To be sloping so as to stay dry

  2. To facilitate cleaning

  3. Option a and b

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct answer is 'Option a and b'

Planned infrastructure needs to installed to maintain cleanliness in the cattle sheds. The sheds need to be kept in the a clean condition to avoid disease epidemics and keep the products to be extracted from the cattle in a disease-free condition. The floor is made sloping to facilitate cleaning and keep the floors dry. 

Which of the following is a milch animal?

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  1. Cow

  2. Goat

  3. Camel

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Animals which are reared or domesticated for milk and are rich in production of milk are called as milch animals. In India, the primary milch animals are cows, buffaloes, goat and camel. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Meat or egg yielding animal is

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  1. Duck

  2. Turkey

  3. Fish

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following is true for animal husbandry?

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  1. Animal husbandry is the management and care of farm animals by humans, in which genetic qualities and behavior, considered to be advantageous to humans, are further developed

  2. In addition to supplying milk, meat, eggs,wool and hides, animals, mainly bullocks, are the major source of power for both farmers and drayers

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Animal husbandry is the management and care of farm animals by humans, in which genetic qualities and behavior, considered to be advantageous to humans, are further developed. A large number of farmers in India depend on animal husbandry for their livelihood. In addition to supplying milk, meat, eggs,wool and hides, animals, mainly bullocks, are the major source of power for both farmers and drayers.
So, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.

What is the name given to the domestication of bees?

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  1. Sericulture

  2. Apiculture

  3. Tissue culture

  4. Pisciculture

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The raising and care of bees for commercial or agricultural purposes is known as apiculture. It is the maintenance of honeybee colonies, commonly in hives, by humans. A beekeeper keeps bees in order to collect honey and other products of the hive (including beeswax, propolis, pollen and royal jelly) to pollinate crops. A location where bees are kept is called as an apiary or bee yard. Hence, option B is correct.

Elephants are poached for their

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  1. Skin

  2. Hair

  3. Meat

  4. Ivory

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

African elephants are considered as the world's largest land animals. Despite a ban on the international trade in ivory, African elephants are still being poached in large numbers. Their ivory tusks are the most sought after, but their meat and skin are also traded. The ivory is often carved into ornaments and jewellery. China is the biggest consumer market for such products. Hence, option D is the correct answer.

This is an exotic variety of honey bee

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  1. Apis Florea

  2. Apis Adamsoni

  3. Apis Indica

  4. Apis Dorsata

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Correct Option: A