Q130. In Rajasthan’s 2024–25 gross state value added, which set of sectoral statements was correct:
(i) services led total GSVA;
(ii) livestock led agriculture;
(iii) mining and quarrying had the lowest industrial share;
(iv) trade, hotels and restaurants led services?
[Rajasthan Police SI GK & GS, 05 Apr 2026]
- Only (i)
- Only (i), (ii) and (iv)
- Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
- All four statements
Answer: (D) All four statements
Explanation: The Rajasthan examination treated all four statements as correct for its cited GSVA data. Livestock’s large share within agriculture shows how dairying, sheep, goats and other farm animals contribute substantially to the state economy beyond crop cultivation.
Q129. Indigenous humped cows in India are classified under which scientific name?
[RRB Group D, 29 Dec 2025 Shift 2]
- Bos taurus
- Bos bubalis
- Bos indicus
- Bubalus bubalis
Answer: (C) Bos indicus
Explanation: Bos indicus is the conventional scientific designation for South Asian zebu or humped cattle. Their characteristic hump and heat tolerance distinguish them from typical taurine cattle. Indian indigenous breeds support dairy production, cultivation, transport and manure-based farming.
Q128. The White Revolution or Operation Flood was associated with increased production of what?
[Delhi Police Constable (Executive), 27 Dec 2025 Shift 3]
- Cotton
- Eggs
- Milk
- Fish
Answer: (C) Milk
Explanation: White Revolution policies expanded the supply of milk through producer cooperatives, veterinary support, collection facilities and organised distribution. The programme strengthened dairy livelihoods and helped link village producers directly with consumers. Fisheries, eggs and cotton have different sectoral associations.
Q127. Which of the following is used in poultry farming?
[RRB Group D, 26 Dec 2025 Shift 2]
- Sardines
- Prawns
- Catla
- Leghorn breed
Answer: (D) Leghorn breed
Explanation: Leghorn is a well-known domestic chicken breed widely used for commercial egg production. Sardines, prawns and catla are aquatic resources belonging to fishing or aquaculture. Poultry farming instead manages domesticated birds and typically produces eggs and meat.
Q126. Which type of animal husbandry is associated with honey production?
[RRB Group D, 10 Dec 2025 Shift 2]
- Culture fishery
- Poultry
- Cattle farming
- Bee-keeping
Answer: (D) Bee-keeping
Explanation: Beekeeping, also called apiculture, involves maintaining honeybee colonies to obtain honey and wax. Bees additionally pollinate numerous crops, making the enterprise useful alongside farming. Fish culture, poultry and cattle husbandry have different primary outputs and management methods.
Q125. Poultry birds reared mainly for meat production are called what?
[RRB Group D, 09 Dec 2025 Shift 1]
- Fowls
- Layers
- Cocks
- Broilers
Answer: (D) Broilers
Explanation: Broilers are chickens selected for meat production and efficient weight gain over a relatively short growing period. Layers are managed primarily for eggs, while the terms fowl and cock do not specifically identify the commercial meat-producing type of poultry.
Q124. Why are exotic and local cattle breeds cross-bred?
[RRB Group D, 05 Dec 2025 Shift 1]
- To make animals smaller
- To make animals more aggressive
- To combine long lactation with disease resistance
- To reduce food requirements alone
Answer: (C) To combine long lactation with disease resistance
Explanation: Exotic dairy breeds can offer high milk productivity and longer lactation, whereas local Indian cattle are often adapted to heat and regional diseases. Crossing suitable breeds aims to retain the useful features of both and improve economic performance.
Q123. Which of these communities practice transhumance:
1. Gujjars,
2. Bakarwals,
3. Bhutiyas,
4. Gaddis?
[SSC JE Mechanical, 04 Dec 2025 Shift 2]
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 4 only
- 4 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: Transhumance is seasonal movement between lowland winter grazing and higher summer pasture. Gujjar, Bakarwal, Bhutiya and Gaddi pastoral communities have traditionally used such patterns in parts of the Himalayas. Migration helps match grazing resources with changing seasonal conditions.
Q122. According to the 20th Livestock Census, what was India’s total livestock population?
[Bihar Jeevika Area Coordinator, 26 Nov 2025]
- 729.65 million
- 145.12 million
- 535.78 million
- 192.49 million
Answer: (C) 535.78 million
Explanation: The 20th Livestock Census, conducted in 2019, reported approximately 535.78 million livestock animals. This figure includes major domesticated animal categories but should not be confused with the separate poultry count. Census statistics inform breeding, health and fodder planning.
Q121. In which year was Operation Flood launched in India?
[SSC CHSL Tier-I, 26 Nov 2025 Shift 2]
- 1950
- 1957
- 1970
- 1991
Answer: (C) 1970
Explanation: Operation Flood began in 1970 under the National Dairy Development Board and became central to the White Revolution. It encouraged village dairy cooperatives, processing capacity and the marketing of milk across cities, progressively strengthening India’s dairy supply chain.
