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Multiple choice zoology production of food from animals animal breeding animal husbandry and its importance introduction to animal husbandry

Angora wool is obtained from______________

  1. Sheep

  2. Camel

  3. Angora rabbits

  4. Yak
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Angora is the wool produced by Angora rabbits that are found in many countries. 
  • However, the main commercial production of Angora wool is from China and Chile. 
  • It is obtained by shearing the rabbits. No other animal produces Angora wool. Thus the correct answer is option C.
Multiple choice zoology production of food from animals animal breeding animal husbandry and its importance introduction to animal husbandry

In animal husbandry, selective breeding is used for______________

  1. Grazing

  2. Research

  3. Increased population

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

  • Animal husbandry can be defined ad to the practice of selectively breeding and raising livestock to promote desirable traits in animals for utility, sport, pleasure, or research. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice zoology production of food from animals animal breeding animal husbandry and its importance introduction to animal husbandry

Local breeds _____ show excellent resistance to diseases

  1. Red Sindhi

  2. Sahiwal

  3. Option a and b

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 'Option a and b'

Amongst the local breeds available Red Sindhi and Sahiwal cows have excellent resistance to diseases increasing their survival rates and can be used to hybridise with high yielding varieties to produce high yielding cows with good survival rates.

Multiple choice zoology production of food from animals animal breeding animal husbandry and its importance introduction to animal husbandry

Animals require regular ______

  1. Brushing to remove dirt

  2. Remove loose hair

  3. Option a and b both

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 'option a and b'

Animals require regular cleaning to avoid spread of diseases and contamination of products that are produced by them. For this purpose they need to be brushed clean to remove dirt and loose hair.

Multiple choice zoology production of food from animals animal breeding animal husbandry and its importance introduction to animal husbandry

Cattles should be sheltered under well-ventilated roofed sheds that protect them from______

  1. Rain

  2. Heat

  3. Cold

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

Proper shelter facilities should be there for the cattle, the shelter should be well-ventilated roofed sheds to protect them from heat, cold, and rain.

So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'

Multiple choice zoology production of food from animals animal breeding animal husbandry and its importance introduction to animal husbandry

The food requirements of dairy animals ______

  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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.