Livestock Resources of India

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Q90. In which year was the National Dairy Development Board established, as referred to in the question?

[DSSSB Assistant Superintendent, 20 Jul 2024 Shift 3]

1. 1952
2. 1959
3. 1965
4. 1944

Answer: (C) 1965

Explanation: The National Dairy Development Board was established in 1965 at Anand, Gujarat. It later oversaw Operation Flood, an influential dairy cooperative development programme launched in 1970. The Board supports organised dairy growth, productivity and farmer-owned milk enterprises.

Q89. What does A-HELP, a programme to strengthen livestock productivity, stand for?

[DSSSB Assistant Superintendent, 14 Jul 2024 Shift 2]

1. Assisting Agent for Health and Enabling of Livestock Production
2. All-India Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production
3. Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production
4. All-India Agent for Health and Enabling of Livestock Production

Answer: (C) Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production

Explanation: A-HELP stands for Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production. The initiative supports community-level livestock extension, disease awareness and better veterinary service access. Such local outreach can strengthen herd management and improve the income of livestock-keeping households.

Q88. Which Article says the State should organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines?

[SSC CPO Paper-I, 28 Jun 2024 Shift 1]

1. Article 43
2. Article 48
3. Article 42
4. Article 46

Answer: (B) Article 48

Explanation: Article 48 explicitly mentions scientific organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry. It forms part of the Directive Principles of State Policy. These principles guide governance, including breed improvement and management of milch and draught cattle, but are not directly enforceable rights.

Q87. The White Revolution is associated with which of the following?

[Bihar CET B.Ed, 25 Jun 2024]

1. White edible oil
2. Fruit production
3. White poultry and eggs
4. Milk production

Answer: (D) Milk production

Explanation: The White Revolution is associated with dairy production rather than edible oil, fruit or eggs. Dairy cooperatives, improved collection and processing facilities, and wider marketing helped India expand milk output. Verghese Kurien and Operation Flood are central to this development.

Q86. Which constitutional pairing is incorrect:
A. Article 50—separation of judiciary;
B. Article 40—village panchayats;
C. Article 39A—free legal aid;
D. Article 45—scientific animal husbandry?

[SSC Selection Post Higher Secondary, 24 Jun 2024 Shift 2]

1. B, C and D only
2. D only
3. C and D only
4. A, B and C only

Answer: (B) D only

Explanation: Pair D is wrong because modern organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry appears in Article 48, not Article 45. The other listed pairings are correct. Article 45 addresses early childhood care and education after the constitutional amendment of 2002.

Q85. According to Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023, which state produced the most milk in 2022–23?

[SSC JE Civil, 06 Jun 2024 Shift 1]

1. Gujarat
2. Maharashtra
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Rajasthan

Answer: (C) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: Uttar Pradesh led state-wise milk production for the period specified in the examination. Its large cattle and buffalo population and extensive dairy activities contribute to output. The ranking refers to the 2022–23 statistical year, not necessarily every subsequent year.

Q84. Which state launched the Nand Baba Milk Mission in June 2023?

[SSC JE Mechanical, 05 Jun 2024 Shift 2]

1. Bihar
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: (D) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: Uttar Pradesh announced the Nand Baba Milk Mission to strengthen milk production, quality and marketing in the state. The initiative was intended to support dairy farmers and organised procurement. State-specific dairy schemes are an important part of livestock-resource development.

Q83. In which state is Kambala, a traditional winter buffalo race, conducted?

[SSC GD Constable, 26 Feb 2024 Shift 2]

1. Telangana
2. Karnataka
3. Kerala
4. Tamil Nadu

Answer: (B) Karnataka

Explanation: Kambala is a traditional race involving buffaloes in waterlogged paddy fields of coastal Karnataka, especially the Tulu-speaking region. Its association with the agricultural season illustrates the cultural importance of working buffaloes in local rural life.

Q82. Which award encourages dairy cooperatives and milk-producer companies through recognition and competition?

[UP Police Constable, 17 Feb 2024 Shift 1]

1. Arjuna Award
2. Dronacharya Award
3. National Gopal Ratna Award
4. Dhyanchand Award

Answer: (C) National Gopal Ratna Award

Explanation: The National Gopal Ratna Award recognises excellence connected with dairying and indigenous bovine resources, including dairy farmers, insemination technicians and cooperative organisations. It is distinct from the sporting honours listed in the other options and promotes improvement in livestock productivity.

Q81. Which Rajasthan location provides particularly early archaeological evidence of animal husbandry?

[RSMSSB Agriculture Supervisor, 04 Feb 2024]

1. Bagor
2. Kalibanga
3. Jaipur
4. Alwar
5. Question not attempted

Answer: (A) Bagor

Explanation: Bagor is an archaeological site in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district associated with early domestication and pastoral activity. Its material remains provide evidence of the development of animal keeping in prehistoric communities. Livestock husbandry later became central to several dryland agricultural economies.