Q60. Choose the odd one out from the following agricultural developments.
[SSC CGL, 26 Jul 2023 Shift 4]
- Modern agricultural technology
- White Revolution
- Green Revolution
- Seed-fertiliser-water technology
Answer: (B) White Revolution
Explanation: The White Revolution is specifically associated with livestock-based dairying and milk. The other listed developments chiefly relate to crop cultivation and productivity improvements using modern seeds, fertilisers and irrigation. This makes the dairy-focused revolution the distinct option.
Q59. Statement A: Mixed farming includes food crops, fodder crops and livestock.
Statement B: Shifting cultivation is practised mainly in semi-arid and arid regions.
Which is correct?
[CTET Paper II Social Science, 13 Jan 2023]
- Only A is true
- Only B is true
- Both A and B are true
- Neither A nor B is true
Answer: (A) Only A is true
Explanation: Mixed farming combines livestock with crop cultivation, including fodder crops for animal feed, so A is true. Shifting cultivation is commonly associated with humid tropical environments rather than arid and semi-arid regions; consequently B is false.
Q58. What was India’s global rank in milk production in 2022?
[Delhi Police Constable, 24 Nov 2023 Shift 2]
- First
- Third
- Fifth
- Second
Answer: (A) First
Explanation: India was the world’s largest milk producer for the year specified. Its dairy supply comes from extensive cattle and buffalo husbandry, including both organised cooperatives and small farmers. Being first in total output does not imply the highest milk yield per animal.
Q57. In which region is the Murrah breed of buffalo particularly reared?
[BPSC Assistant, 28 Apr 2023]
- Mehsana, Gujarat
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Punjab and Haryana
- Saurashtra
Answer: (C) Punjab and Haryana
Explanation: Murrah is a high-yielding dairy buffalo breed strongly associated with Haryana and Punjab. It is usually black and possesses characteristically tightly curled horns. The breed has been widely used in buffalo improvement programmes because of its milk-production potential.
Q56. What is the traditional tent of the Changpa pastoralists of Ladakh called?
[KVS Primary Teacher, 22 Feb 2023 Shift 2]
- Namgyal
- Rebo
- Lekha
- Pashmina House
Answer: (B) Rebo
Explanation: Rebo is the portable traditional dwelling used by Changpa pastoral households in cold high-altitude Ladakh. A lekha, in contrast, is an animal enclosure. Changpa herders are well known for raising goats that supply exceptionally fine Pashmina fibre.
Q55. Which city is known as the largest wool market in Rajasthan?
[Rajasthan CET Senior Secondary, 11 Feb 2023 Shift 1]
- Bikaner
- Barmer
- Jodhpur
- Jaisalmer
Answer: (A) Bikaner
Explanation: Bikaner is an important centre for collection and trade of Rajasthan wool. Sheep rearing is well suited to many arid districts, supplying wool for carpet and textile industries. The local wool market links pastoral households with processing and manufacturing.
Q54. Which community among the following is especially associated with sheep rearing in the Himalayan region?
[WBCS Mains Science, 2023]
- Boksha
- Bhotia
- Raji
- Tharu
Answer: (B) Bhotia
Explanation: Bhotia communities of Himalayan areas have traditionally participated in seasonal pastoralism and trade. Sheep and goats provide wool, meat and transport-related livelihood opportunities. Their movement along mountain routes reflects the seasonal availability of grazing grounds.
Q53. In which Bihar district was a frozen cattle-semen station established under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, as asked in this examination?
[FCI Assistant Grade III, 07 Jan 2023 Shift 3 (memory-based)]
- Kannauj
- Etawah
- Purnea
- Madhubani
- Muzaffarpur
Answer: (C) Purnea
Explanation: The cited facility is located in Purnea district of Bihar. Frozen semen stations support artificial insemination and planned cattle breeding, helping farmers access selected breeding material. The Rashtriya Gokul Mission emphasises improving and conserving indigenous bovine genetic resources.
Q52. According to the 20th Livestock Census, which Rajasthan district had the highest livestock population?
[RSMSSB Forest Guard, 13 Nov 2022 Shift 2]
- Barmer
- Nagaur
- Bikaner
- Jodhpur
Answer: (A) Barmer
Explanation: Barmer recorded the largest livestock population among Rajasthan districts in the reference census. The district lies in an arid environment where herding and livestock trade offer important livelihood alternatives to uncertain rainfall-dependent cropping. Rankings are specific to the cited census.
Q51. At what interval is the Livestock Census of India generally carried out?
[OSSC Block Social Security Officer, 03 Nov 2022 Shift 2]
- Ten years
- Five years
- Four years
- Three years
Answer: (B) Five years
Explanation: India generally conducts its Livestock Census once every five years. The exercise counts domesticated animals such as cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs and camels. These statistics support district-level policy planning, breed development and veterinary-service allocation.
