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Branch of agriculture concerned with rearing, breeding and economic exploitation of livestock is___________

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  1. Cattle farming

  2. Animal husbandry

  3. Animal breeding

  4. Grooming

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • Animal husbandry is defined as the agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock. 
  • Poultry such as chicken, duck, quails, etc., are reared for eggs and meat. Animals such as cows and buffaloes are reared for milk. 
  • Goats are reared for milk and meat and sheep are reared for meat and wool. 

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Milk production in cattle depends on

A. Lactation period
B. Food type
C. Milking time
D. Breed

The correct option is

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  1. A, B and C

  2. A, C and D

  3. A, B, C and D

  4. B, C and D

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Milk production in cattle depends on the lactation period which means till what period/duration the female produces milk, food type it affects as what type of food she is eating and is nutritious  milking time is in a day how many hours it gives milk, and also breed to which breed does it belongs, like a Jersey which is a high milk yielding milk

So, the correct answer is 'A, B, C and D'

Which of the following is obtained from animals?

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  1. Wool

  2. Meat

  3. Milk

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Wool and meat both are obtained from animals. Wool is obtained majorly from sheep, camel, yak, and goats. 
  • The wool obtained from these animals are soft and valuable. It is used to make sweaters, shawls, blankets, and jackets and provide protection during cold weather. 
  • The meat is majorly obtained from chicken, cow, pigs, lamb, rabbit, duck and deer. 
  • The consumption of meat provides all essential amino acids and keeps blood sugar levels stable due to its fat and high protein content. 
  • The amount of fat content provides the flavor to the meat. Milk acts as a source of calcium and is obtained from cow, goat, etc.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Cattle husbandry is done for the following purposes:

A. Milk production
B. Agriculture work
C. Meat production
D. Hide production

The correct among the following is

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  1. B, C and D

  2. A, B and D

  3. A, B, C and D

  4. A, C and D

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Cattle husbandry is done for the milk production, for agricultural work in the farms, meat products like beef, hide production (their skin is removed and collagen is extracted from it.)

So, the correct answer is 'A, B, C and D'

Which of the following does not yield wool?

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  1. Yak

  2. Camel

  3. Goat

  4. Woolly dog

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • The wool is obtained from the body of many animals. Yak, sheep, camel, goat are the common animals that produce fur on their body which can be obtained and used in the production of wool. 
  • The woolly dog is not used for yielding wool. These are the dogs that are found in the cold regions. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Complete the correlation.
Silk worm : Cocoon : : wool :

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  1. Jute of hemp

  2. Fleece of sheep

  3. Cotton plant

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As silk is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm. Wool is obtained from the fleece of sheep.


So, the correct answer is 'Fleece of sheep'

Like humans, the hairy skin of the sheep has ........ type of fibers.

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  1. Three

  2. Two

  3. Four

  4. Five

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The sheep produce two types of fibres which can be used for the production of wool. The coarse type of fibres is produced near the chin like a beard. The smooth form of fibres is produced on the skin which is used for the production of high-quality wool. 

Thus, the correct answer is option B. 

Yak wool is common in_____________

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  1. Tibet and Ladakh

  2. Only Tiber

  3. Only Ladakh

  4. Nepal and Tibet

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Yak wool is common in Tibet and Ladakh it is produced from the coat hair of the yak.
So, the correct answer is 'Tibet and Ladakh'

Find the odd one out.

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  1. Milk

  2. Curd

  3. Carrot

  4. Honey

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Carrot is the vegetable that is obtained from the modified form of the root of the plant. 
  • The milk, curd, and honey are the sources of food that are obtained from animal resources. Milk is a product of milch animals. 
  • The curd is obtained by bacterial fermentation of milk by microbes. Honey is the product of honey bees. 
So, the correct answer is 'Carrot'

Wool does not come from_________________

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  1. Sheep

  2. Goat

  3. Lion

  4. Yak

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • The wool is obtained from the body of many animals. Yak, sheep, camel, goat are the common animals which produce fur on their body which can be obtained and used in the production of wool. 
  • The lion does not produce fur. These animals are not used for obtaining wool. 

Thus, the correct answer is option C.