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

Cows are classified in _____ categories

  1. Drought breeds

  2. Dairy breeds

  3. Dual purpose breeds

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

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

The floor of the cattle shed needs _______

  1. To be sloping so as to stay dry

  2. To facilitate cleaning

  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'

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. 

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

Which of the following is a milch animal?

  1. Cow

  2. Goat

  3. Camel

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

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

Which of the following is true for animal husbandry?

  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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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'.
Multiple choice zoology production of food from animals animal breeding animal husbandry and its importance introduction to animal husbandry

What is the name given to the domestication of bees?

  1. Sericulture

  2. Apiculture

  3. Tissue culture

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

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

Elephants are poached for their

  1. Skin

  2. Hair

  3. Meat

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