Geography GK Questions

Livestock Resources of India

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Q150. Which breed of cattle in Rajasthan is popularly known as the Kamdhenu of Rajasthan due to its high milk-yielding capacity?

[RSMSSB Forester, 28 Jun 2026]

  1. Rathi
  2. Tharparkar
  3. Nagauri
  4. Kankrej

Answer: (A) Rathi

Explanation: Rathi is a prominent milch cattle breed raised in northwestern Rajasthan, especially the Bikaner, Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar region. It combines useful milk output with adaptation to dry conditions. Nagauri cattle, by contrast, are traditionally noted for draught work.

Q149. Consider the following statements:
I. Poultry farming raises domestic fowls.
II. Poultry production includes both egg production and broiler meat production.

Which statement is correct?

[SSC GD Constable, 25 May 2026 Shift 1]

  1. Only I
  2. Only II
  3. Both I and II
  4. Neither I nor II

Answer: (C) Both I and II

Explanation: Poultry husbandry involves managing domesticated birds for economic products, notably eggs and meat. Commercial farms commonly distinguish layers, maintained for egg laying, from broilers, selected for rapid growth and meat. Therefore both descriptions correctly characterize poultry farming.

Q148. Which best describes the primary objective of Operation Flood in India?

[DSSSB MTS, 10 May 2026 Shift 3]

  1. Establishing a system for pooling and marketing milk by farmers
  2. Setting up fertilizer distribution systems for villages
  3. Creating large-scale irrigation networks for crops
  4. Developing advanced food-grain storage facilities

Answer: (A) Establishing a system for pooling and marketing milk by farmers

Explanation: Operation Flood connected village milk producers with urban markets through a cooperative system of collection, processing and distribution. Begun in 1970 under the National Dairy Development Board, it helped farmers receive better returns and strengthened India’s organised dairy sector.

Q147. The state-level Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha 2026 showcases modern methods in which fields?

[OSSSC Forester/Forest Guard/Excise Constable, 20 Apr 2026 Shift 1]

  1. Soil conservation and forestry
  2. Tourism and handicrafts
  3. Livestock and fisheries
  4. Mining and industry

Answer: (C) Livestock and fisheries

Explanation: The Odisha event concerns animal resources and fish farming rather than mining or tourism. Its focus includes scientific animal husbandry, dairy, poultry, aquaculture and associated livelihood opportunities. Both livestock and fisheries belong to the wider agriculture and allied activities economy.

Q146. Which Directive Principle is correctly matched with its constitutional provision?

[Rajasthan Police SI GK & GS, 05 Apr 2026]

  1. Article 43A – Free and compulsory education
  2. Article 46 – Uniform civil code
  3. Article 47 – Workers’ participation in management
  4. Article 48 – Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry

Answer: (D) Article 48 – Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry

Explanation: Article 48 directs the state to organise agriculture and animal husbandry using modern scientific methods and improve cattle breeds. The other pairings confuse different Directive Principles: workers’ participation belongs to Article 43A and the uniform civil code to Article 44.

Q145. Which objective is mentioned in Article 39 of the Indian Constitution?

[RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-I, 17 Mar 2026 Shift 1]

  1. To ensure equal justice and free legal aid
  2. To organise agriculture and animal husbandry
  3. To organise village panchayats
  4. To promote equal pay for equal work for women and men

Answer: (D) To promote equal pay for equal work for women and men

Explanation: The equal-pay principle is stated in Article 39(d). Organising agriculture and animal husbandry on modern scientific lines is instead Article 48, while village panchayats are addressed by Article 40. The distinctions are important when identifying livestock-related constitutional provisions.

Q144. Which Indian region is famous for Pashmina wool shawls?

[UP Police SI, 14 Mar 2026 Shift 2]

  1. Kashmir
  2. Punjab
  3. Gujarat
  4. Rajasthan

Answer: (A) Kashmir

Explanation: Kashmir is renowned for weaving fine Pashmina shawls. Their fibre commonly comes from the soft winter undercoat of Changthangi goats reared in the high-altitude Ladakh region. Pastoral goat breeding thus supports an important traditional textile industry in the Kashmir Valley.

Q143. Which branch of agriculture focuses on silk production through silkworm rearing?

[UP Police SI, 14 Mar 2026 Shift 1]

  1. Apiculture
  2. Piggery
  3. Poultry
  4. Sericulture

Answer: (D) Sericulture

Explanation: Sericulture means rearing silkworms and processing their cocoons to obtain silk. It is an allied rural economic activity, commonly linked with mulberry cultivation. Apiculture instead concerns bees, piggery concerns pigs, and poultry involves domesticated birds raised for eggs or meat.

Q142. Why are Indian poultry breeds cross-bred with exotic breeds to improve productivity?

[RRB Nursing Superintendent, 12 Mar 2026 Shift 1]

  1. To develop poultry with high yield and local adaptability
  2. To create entirely new bird species
  3. To produce genetically identical birds without variation
  4. To reduce feed needs without considering adaptability

Answer: (A) To develop poultry with high yield and local adaptability

Explanation: Cross-breeding seeks to combine useful traits from both parent groups. Exotic poultry may produce more eggs or meat, while indigenous birds can offer climatic tolerance and local disease resistance. The aim is better productive performance without losing suitability for Indian conditions.

Q141. What chiefly influences the quality and quantity of honey produced in bee farming?

[RRB Technician Grade III, 09 Mar 2026 Shift 1]

  1. Temperature inside the beehive alone
  2. Only the size of the beehive
  3. Colour of the bees
  4. Flower types and their abundance for nectar collection

Answer: (D) Flower types and their abundance for nectar collection

Explanation: Bee pasturage refers to the flowering vegetation available for foraging. Nectar sources determine how much honey bees can make, while the flowers’ species influence flavour, colour and aroma. A rich, suitably timed floral supply is essential for productive commercial apiculture.

Q140. What distinguishes broilers from layers in poultry farming?

[RRB Technician Grade III, 06 Mar 2026 Shift 2]

  1. Both are reared equally for meat and eggs
  2. Only broilers lay eggs
  3. Layers are raised for meat and broilers for eggs
  4. Broilers are raised for meat and layers for eggs

Answer: (D) Broilers are raised for meat and layers for eggs

Explanation: Broilers are selectively reared for rapid growth and meat yield, while layers are bred and managed for sustained egg production. Their feeding requirements consequently differ: broilers need growth-supporting nutrients and layers need adequate calcium for sound eggshell formation.

Q139. What is the common name of Apis florea?

[RRB Group D, 06 Feb 2026 Shift 2]

  1. The Asian bee
  2. The dwarf bee
  3. The little bee
  4. The giant bee

Answer: (C) The little bee

Explanation: Apis florea is widely called the little honey bee, a small species common across southern Asia. It builds exposed single combs on branches and shrubs. Its honey yield is relatively low compared with species commonly managed in commercial hive systems.

Q138. Why are tall plants with profuse branches preferred as fodder crops?

[RRB Group D, 03 Feb 2026 Shift 1]

  1. They provide maximum green matter for animal feed
  2. They reduce harvesting time
  3. They increase grain yield
  4. They chiefly improve soil fertility

Answer: (A) They provide maximum green matter for animal feed

Explanation: Fodder crops are cultivated for vegetative biomass consumed by cattle, sheep and other livestock. Greater plant height and branching generally produce more leaves and stems per unit area. The purpose is abundant nutritious green feed rather than grain harvesting.

Q137. Statement A: Milch animals are primarily reared for milk.
Statement B: Milch animals are mainly used for ploughing agricultural fields.

Choose the correct option.

[RRB JE CBT-I, 19 Feb 2026 Shift 3]

  1. A is false and B is true
  2. A is true and B is false
  3. Both A and B are false
  4. Both A and B are true

Answer: (B) A is true and B is false

Explanation: Milch animals such as dairy cows and buffaloes are maintained primarily for milk production. Animals selected for pulling farm implements are classified as draught animals. A single breed may sometimes serve dual purposes, but the two terms have distinct meanings.

Q136. Which honey bee is commonly known as the Indian bee?

[RRB ALP CBT-I, 17 Feb 2026 Shift 1]

  1. Apis florea
  2. Apis cerana indica
  3. Apis dorsata
  4. Apis mellifera

Answer: (B) Apis cerana indica

Explanation: Apis cerana indica is the Indian or Asiatic hive bee associated with traditional beekeeping. Apis florea is the little bee, Apis dorsata is the giant rock bee, and Apis mellifera is the European honey bee used commercially.

Q135. Which cattle breed is primarily used for dairy purposes in India?

[RRB ALP CBT-I, 16 Feb 2026 Shift 3]

  1. Sahiwal
  2. Kankrej
  3. Gir
  4. Ongole

Answer: (A) Sahiwal

Explanation: Sahiwal is a celebrated indigenous milch breed noted for substantial milk production and tolerance of hot conditions. Although Gir cattle also yield milk, Sahiwal was the specified answer among the examination choices. Breed selection strongly influences the productivity of dairy enterprises.

Q134. What is a principal advantage of cross-breeding local and exotic cattle breeds?

[RRB Group D, 09 Feb 2026 Shift 1]

  1. Lower environmental adaptability
  2. Faster reproduction alone
  3. Higher milk and meat yield
  4. Denser wool production

Answer: (C) Higher milk and meat yield

Explanation: Cross-breeding can combine the productive potential of exotic cattle with the hardiness and disease tolerance of indigenous animals. Breeders seek improved milk yield, growth and overall performance under local conditions. Wool production does not apply to cattle as an economic breeding objective.

Q133. Which group of agents commonly causes infectious diseases in poultry fowl?

[RRB Group D, 09 Jan 2026 Shift 2]

  1. Genetic factors alone
  2. Only vitamins and minerals
  3. Sunlight exposure
  4. Viruses, bacteria and fungi

Answer: (D) Viruses, bacteria and fungi

Explanation: Poultry infections arise from numerous pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and fungi. Newcastle disease is viral, fowl cholera is bacterial, and aspergillosis is fungal. Vaccination, sanitation, dry litter and controlled movement help livestock keepers reduce disease losses.

Q132. The White Revolution in India is linked to increased production of which commodity?

[Delhi Police Constable (Executive), 03 Jan 2026 Shift 2]

  1. Cotton
  2. Milk and dairy products
  3. Water resources
  4. Peace

Answer: (B) Milk and dairy products

Explanation: The White Revolution transformed dairy production, procurement and distribution, especially through Operation Flood. It was associated with farmer cooperatives and Verghese Kurien’s leadership. Cotton is connected with another agricultural commodity, not the milk-focused White Revolution in India.

Q131. In which Indian state is the Pushkar Fair held?

[SSC MTS 2025 cycle, held 06 Feb 2026 Shift 1]

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Kerala
  3. Punjab
  4. Bihar

Answer: (A) Rajasthan

Explanation: Pushkar, in Ajmer district of Rajasthan, hosts a prominent annual camel and livestock fair around Kartik Purnima. Farmers and traders historically gather there to buy, sell and exhibit animals, particularly camels, alongside extensive cultural and religious festivities.

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]

  1. Only (i)
  2. Only (i), (ii) and (iv)
  3. Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
  4. 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]

  1. Bos taurus
  2. Bos bubalis
  3. Bos indicus
  4. 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]

  1. Cotton
  2. Eggs
  3. Milk
  4. 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]

  1. Sardines
  2. Prawns
  3. Catla
  4. 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]

  1. Culture fishery
  2. Poultry
  3. Cattle farming
  4. 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]

  1. Fowls
  2. Layers
  3. Cocks
  4. 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]

  1. To make animals smaller
  2. To make animals more aggressive
  3. To combine long lactation with disease resistance
  4. 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. 1 and 3 only
  2. 1, 2 and 4 only
  3. 4 only
  4. 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]

  1. 729.65 million
  2. 145.12 million
  3. 535.78 million
  4. 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]

  1. 1950
  2. 1957
  3. 1970
  4. 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.

Q120. Where is the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources located?

[Bihar Jeevika Block Project Manager, 24 Nov 2025 Morning]

  1. Noida
  2. Rohtak
  3. Karnal
  4. Ghaziabad

Answer: (C) Karnal

Explanation: The ICAR National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources operates from Karnal in Haryana. It documents, characterises and supports the conservation of native livestock breeds. Such institutions help protect animal genetic diversity and provide technical knowledge for long-term sustainable livestock improvement.

Q119. Where in Haryana is the major animal husbandry farm described in the exam as Asia’s biggest situated?

[Bihar Jeevika Block Project Manager, 24 Nov 2025 Morning]

  1. Ambala
  2. Bhiwani
  3. Hisar
  4. Rohtak

Answer: (C) Hisar

Explanation: Hisar is an important centre for animal husbandry and livestock research in Haryana. It houses prominent agricultural and veterinary institutions as well as cattle-development activities. The question identifies Hisar as the location of the large livestock farm referred to in the examination.

Q118. Which sheep breed is known for superior carpet wool?

[Bihar Jeevika Block Project Manager, 24 Nov 2025 Morning]

  1. Chokla
  2. Lohi
  3. Deccani
  4. Merino

Answer: (A) Chokla

Explanation: Chokla sheep of Rajasthan produce particularly fine wool valued in carpet manufacture and are sometimes called the Merino of India. Their wool quality distinguishes them from several coarser-wool local breeds. Sheep breeding is economically significant in the state’s arid districts.

Q117. Which listed buffalo breeds are milch breeds?

[Bihar Jeevika Block Project Manager, 22 Nov 2025 Evening]

  1. Murrah
  2. Bhadawari
  3. Jaffarabadi
  4. All of the above

Answer: (D) All of the above

Explanation: Murrah, Bhadawari and Jaffarabadi are recognised Indian buffalo breeds associated with dairy production. Their breeding tracts and milk characteristics differ, but all contribute to buffalo-based dairying. Buffalo milk is important for household consumption and processed dairy products.

Q116. Operation Flood refers to which activity?

[Bihar Jeevika Livelihood Specialist, 21 Nov 2025 Evening]

  1. Flood control
  2. Milk production
  3. Control of soil erosion
  4. Nuclear warfare control

Answer: (B) Milk production

Explanation: Despite its name, Operation Flood did not concern river management. It was a major dairy development initiative intended to increase milk production while strengthening cooperative procurement and marketing. Its successes are commonly summarised under India’s White Revolution.

Q115. Where did the Gaddi shepherds live in the fourteenth century?

[SSC CHSL Tier-I, 15 Nov 2025 Shift 1]

  1. Western Himalayas
  2. Mysore
  3. Bijapur
  4. North-east India

Answer: (A) Western Himalayas

Explanation: The Gaddis are a pastoral community associated particularly with Himachal Pradesh and adjoining parts of the western Himalayas. Sheep and goat herding traditionally involved seasonal movements between mountain and lower-altitude grazing areas, reflecting adaptation to Himalayan terrain and climate.

Q114. Who is known as the Father of the White Revolution in India?

[OSSSC CRE Prelims, 25 Oct 2025 Shift 2]

  1. Dr Hiralal Chaudri
  2. Dr M. S. Swaminathan
  3. Dr Verghese Kurien
  4. Dr Arun Krishna

Answer: (C) Dr Verghese Kurien

Explanation: Verghese Kurien helped build cooperative dairy institutions and led the expansion of Operation Flood. His work with the Anand model improved milk collection and marketing, allowing small producers to participate in a wider dairy economy. Swaminathan is associated mainly with agricultural crop improvement.

Q113. Which statement about Verghese Kurien is correct?

[SSC CGL Tier-I, 22 Sep 2025 Shift 3]

  1. He initiated the White Revolution in the IT sector
  2. He pioneered Operation Flood to transform dairy farming
  3. He invented milk pasteurisation
  4. He was the first Chairman of the Indian Dairy Association

Answer: (B) He pioneered Operation Flood to transform dairy farming

Explanation: Kurien is closely associated with Operation Flood and the cooperative transformation of Indian dairying. The programme expanded village milk networks, processing and market access. He did not invent pasteurisation, and the White Revolution concerns dairy production rather than information technology.

Q112. What is the principal cultural significance of Kanuma Festival in Andhra Pradesh?

[SSC CGL Tier-I, 15 Sep 2025 Shift 3]

  1. Beginning of monsoon farming
  2. Honouring cattle used in agriculture
  3. Victory of good over evil through bonfires
  4. Worshipping rivers for harvests

Answer: (B) Honouring cattle used in agriculture

Explanation: Kanuma is observed during the Sankranti festival period and honours domesticated cattle that support farming and village livelihoods. Animals may be decorated and worshipped in acknowledgement of their agricultural contribution, reflecting a long-standing relationship between livestock and rural culture.

Q111. The Central Institute for Research on which animal is situated at Hisar in Haryana?

[Haryana CET, 27 Jul 2025 Shift 1]

  1. Tiger
  2. Buffaloes
  3. Deer
  4. Crocodile

Answer: (B) Buffaloes

Explanation: Hisar houses the Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes, an ICAR institute involved in buffalo breeding, production and health research. India’s dairy economy relies significantly on buffalo milk. Its scientific management can improve productivity and reproductive performance.

Q110. Which pair of indigenous livestock breeds originated in Haryana?

[Haryana CET, 26 Jul 2025 Shift 1]

  1. Sahiwal cow and Banni buffalo
  2. Tharparkar cow and Mehsana buffalo
  3. Hariana cow and Murrah buffalo
  4. Gir cow and Jaffarabadi buffalo

Answer: (C) Hariana cow and Murrah buffalo

Explanation: Hariana cattle and Murrah buffaloes are associated with Haryana. Hariana cattle have traditionally offered both milk and draught utility, while Murrah buffaloes are famous for dairy performance. Matching breeds to their home tracts is important for understanding livestock geography.

Q109. Which government initiative was identified in the question as contributing to India’s high milk production in 2024?

[RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-I, 18 Jun 2025 Shift 1]

  1. Operation Milk
  2. White Revolution
  3. National Dairy Development Program
  4. Rashtriya Gokul Mission

Answer: (D) Rashtriya Gokul Mission

Explanation: Rashtriya Gokul Mission focuses on conserving and improving indigenous bovine breeds and supporting higher productivity. It was launched in 2014. India had already become the world’s leading milk producer before 2024; the wording of the original question should not imply otherwise.

Q108. According to the Ministry of Rural Development Annual Report 2024–25, what percentage of rural families rely on agriculture, livestock and non-timber forest products?

[RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-I, 05 Jun 2025 Shift 2]

  1. 95%
  2. 70%
  3. 80%
  4. 90%

Answer: (D) 90%

Explanation: The cited report was presented in the examination as stating approximately ninety percent. Livestock complements cultivation and the collection of non-timber forest products as a rural livelihood source. Households often combine these activities to spread risk and supplement income.

Q107. Which of the following is an example of a genetic industry?

[SSC GD Constable, 13 Feb 2025 Shift 1]

  1. Mining
  2. Poultry farming
  3. Cement manufacturing
  4. Construction of dams

Answer: (B) Poultry farming

Explanation: Genetic industries depend on breeding and multiplying living organisms to obtain goods. Poultry farming selects and raises birds for eggs or meat and therefore fits this category. Mining is extractive, while cement production and dam construction are non-biological industrial activities.

Q106. Which type of industry deals with reproduction and multiplication of plants and animals for sale?

[SSC GD Constable, 13 Feb 2025 Shift 1]

  1. Extractive industry
  2. Genetic industry
  3. Service industry
  4. Manufacturing industry

Answer: (B) Genetic industry

Explanation: Genetic industries reproduce living biological resources for economic use. They encompass certain forms of plant cultivation, breeding and livestock husbandry. Unlike extractive activities that remove natural reserves, such enterprises depend on continuing reproduction and careful management of living stocks.

Q105. Which activity belongs to the primary sector of the Indian economy?

[SSC GD Constable, 12 Feb 2025 Shift 2]

  1. Broadcasting
  2. Real estate
  3. Animal husbandry
  4. Construction

Answer: (C) Animal husbandry

Explanation: Animal husbandry directly produces goods from managed biological resources and is therefore included in the primary sector alongside farming, fishing and forestry. It supplies milk, meat, eggs and wool while supporting rural employment and the incomes of small farming households.

Q104. Which Rajasthan sheep breed is called the Merino of India?

[RSSB JE Mechanical, 10 Feb 2025]

  1. Pugal
  2. Jaisalmeri
  3. Malpuri
  4. Chokla

Answer: (D) Chokla

Explanation: Chokla sheep, reared particularly in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati belt, are renowned for comparatively fine carpet wool. This distinctive fleece explains the nickname Merino of India. Wool quality, animal adaptability and grazing availability influence sheep-rearing economics across the state.

Q103. Which breed was described as constituting approximately 45% of Rajasthan’s sheep population?

[RSSB JE Electrical, 06 Feb 2025 Shift 2]

  1. Marwari
  2. Malpuri
  3. Jaisalmeri
  4. Magra

Answer: (A) Marwari

Explanation: The original Rajasthan examination identified Marwari sheep as the large share specified. This hardy breed is associated with the arid Marwar region and can withstand dry conditions. It provides wool and meat and supports mobile grazing livelihoods in western Rajasthan.

Q102. Which Rajasthan region is associated with the origin of the Tharparkar cattle breed?

[RSSB JE Mechanical, 06 Feb 2025 Shift 1]

  1. Kota
  2. Bikaner
  3. Jaisalmer
  4. Banswara

Answer: (C) Jaisalmer

Explanation: Tharparkar cattle come from the Thar borderland, including the Tharparkar district of present-day Sindh and adjoining western Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is the correct location among the options. The breed tolerates dry conditions and offers both milk and agricultural utility.

Q101. The livestock fair at Pushkar ending around Kartik Purnima mainly displays which animal?

[SSC MTS, 13 Nov 2024 Shift 3]

  1. Cow
  2. Horse
  3. Buffalo
  4. Camel

Answer: (D) Camel

Explanation: Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan is especially recognised for camels, although horses and other livestock may also be traded. Held near Kartik Purnima, it combines livestock commerce with regional cultural activities. Camel rearing is traditionally important in Rajasthan’s arid environment.

Q100. Operation Flood was related to the development of which sector in India?

[MPTET Varg 3, 13 Nov 2024 Shift 1]

  1. Milk production
  2. Irrigation
  3. Fish production
  4. Textile production

Answer: (A) Milk production

Explanation: Operation Flood, launched in 1970, developed the dairy sector by connecting rural producers and urban markets. Milk collection, processing and cooperative marketing were crucial elements. The programme is linked with the White Revolution, not irrigation or textile output.

Q99. Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry appears in which Article of the Indian Constitution?

[SSC MTS, 22 Oct 2024 Shift 1]

  1. Article 48
  2. Article 47
  3. Article 46
  4. Article 45

Answer: (A) Article 48

Explanation: Article 48 is a Directive Principle that addresses modern scientific organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry. It also refers to preserving and improving livestock breeds. Articles 45 through 47 cover other social objectives, including early childhood care and public health.

Q98. Match livestock with breed:
A. Buffalo, B. Camel, C. Sheep, D. Goat;
i. Gomath, ii. Chanothar, iii. Jafarbadi, iv. Lohi.

[RPSC Assistant Professor General Studies, 08 Sep 2024]

  1. A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
  2. A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
  3. A-i, B-iii, C-iv, D-ii
  4. A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii

Answer: (A) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv

Explanation: The correct match associates Jafarbadi with buffaloes, Gomath with camels, Chanothar with sheep and Lohi with goats. Rajasthan examinations often test breed identification because species-specific adaptations and products shape regional pastoral occupations and livestock productivity.

Q97. Which agriculture and allied subsector contributed the most to Rajasthan GSVA at current prices in 2023–24?

[RPSC Assistant Professor General Studies, 08 Sep 2024]

  1. Livestock
  2. Crops
  3. Forestry, fishing and logging
  4. Forestry and logging

Answer: (A) Livestock

Explanation: The examination identified livestock as Rajasthan’s leading agricultural allied subsector by the specified value-added measure. Milk and wool, together with other animal products, contribute extensively to rural income. Value added is different from merely counting livestock population.

Q96. From which country did the Merino sheep breed originate?

[Haryana Police Constable, 25 Aug 2024]

  1. Spain
  2. India
  3. Pakistan
  4. Bangladesh
  5. Not attempted

Answer: (A) Spain

Explanation: Merino sheep were developed in Spain and became renowned for very fine wool. Breeding programmes later introduced Merino genetic material into many wool-producing regions. Its international importance contrasts with India’s indigenous sheep breeds, which often provide carpet wool.

Q95. Operation Flood was associated with which revolution?

[RSMSSB LDC Grade-II, 11 Aug 2024]

  1. Disaster management
  2. Green Revolution
  3. Pink Revolution
  4. White Revolution

Answer: (D) White Revolution

Explanation: The White Revolution denotes the rapid expansion and restructuring of Indian milk production and marketing. Operation Flood was its major programme, working through dairy cooperatives and milk supply networks. The Green Revolution instead refers chiefly to higher food-grain productivity.

Q94. Which organisation was designated to implement 100 fodder-focused Farmer Producer Organisations announced by the Government of India in 2022?

[Punjab Police Constable, 06 Aug 2024 Shift 1]

  1. Bureau of Animal Industry
  2. National Dairy Development Board
  3. National Board of Agricultural Research
  4. Bureau of Plant Industry

Answer: (B) National Dairy Development Board

Explanation: The National Dairy Development Board was selected to support fodder-focused farmer producer organisations. Reliable feed availability affects milk yield and herd health, making fodder systems a vital component of profitable animal husbandry and rural producer cooperatives.

Q93. Which agricultural revolution in India is known as Operation Flood?

[MPPSC Assistant Professor Geography Paper II, 04 Aug 2024]

  1. Silver fibre revolution (cotton)
  2. Round revolution (potato)
  3. White Revolution (milk)
  4. Yellow Revolution (oilseeds)

Answer: (C) White Revolution (milk)

Explanation: Operation Flood was the flagship dairy programme of the White Revolution. Begun under the NDDB, it strengthened production, cooperative procurement and market distribution of milk. Cotton, potatoes and oilseeds are linked to other commodity-specific agricultural development programmes.

Q92. How can agriculture contribute to greenhouse-gas emissions?

[Bihar TRE 3.0 Senior Secondary Geography, 22 Jul 2024]

  1. Through livestock production
  2. Through fertiliser use
  3. Through land-use change
  4. More than one of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: (D) More than one of the above

Explanation: Ruminant livestock release methane through enteric fermentation, while fertiliser use releases nitrous oxide and land-use changes affect carbon storage. Thus multiple agricultural processes contribute to warming. Sustainable husbandry requires attention to feeding, manure management and land resources.

Q91. Which activity is not classified as a primary economic activity?

[Bihar TRE 3.0 Secondary Social Science, 21 Jul 2024]

  1. Agriculture
  2. Animal husbandry
  3. Giving education
  4. More than one of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: (C) Giving education

Explanation: Agriculture and livestock husbandry are primary activities because they directly use natural biological resources to produce goods. Education is a service activity and belongs to the tertiary sector. This distinction helps classify the economic role of dairy and pastoral workers.

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.

Q80. Identify the cattle breed having a protruding broad forehead, forward-curving pendulous ears and a white body with dark red or chocolate-brown patches.

[RSMSSB Agriculture Supervisor, 04 Feb 2024]

  1. Gir
  2. Tharparkar
  3. Rathi
  4. Malvi
  5. Question not attempted

Answer: (A) Gir

Explanation: The combination of domed forehead, long drooping ears and characteristic coat markings is associated with Gir cattle. The breed originated in the Gujarat region and is valued as an indigenous dairy animal with adaptation to tropical conditions.

Q79. Match:
a. Goat, b. Sheep, c. Cow, d. Camel;
I. Pugal, II. Gomath, III. Sirohi, IV. Malvi.

[RSMSSB Agriculture Supervisor, 04 Feb 2024]

  1. a-IV, b-I, c-III, d-II
  2. a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II
  3. a-III, b-II, c-I, d-IV
  4. a-III, b-I, c-II, d-IV
  5. Question not attempted

Answer: (B) a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II

Explanation: Sirohi identifies a goat breed, Pugal a sheep breed, Malvi a cattle breed and Gomath a camel breed. Matching these correctly requires knowing the type of domestic animal rather than simply the place names. These are relevant to Rajasthan livestock geography.

Q78. Which domestic animal has comparatively high milk-fat content among these species?

[RSMSSB Agriculture Supervisor, 04 Feb 2024]

  1. Buffalo
  2. Cow
  3. Goat
  4. Camel
  5. Question not attempted

Answer: (A) Buffalo

Explanation: Buffalo milk generally has a higher fat percentage than typical cow milk and is extensively used for ghee, butter and other rich dairy foods. Actual composition varies with breed, feed and management. Buffaloes therefore hold major economic value in Indian dairying.

Q77. Match the breeds with animals:
a. Beetal, b. Nagauri, c. Nili-Ravi, d. Merino;
I. Buffalo, II. Sheep, III. Cow, IV. Goat.

[RSMSSB Agriculture Supervisor, 04 Feb 2024]

  1. a-III, b-I, c-II, d-IV
  2. a-I, b-IV, c-II, d-III
  3. a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II
  4. a-II, b-IV, c-III, d-I
  5. Question not attempted

Answer: (C) a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II

Explanation: Beetal is a goat breed, Nagauri is cattle, Nili-Ravi is buffalo and Merino is sheep. Each is associated with a different husbandry product or function, including goat milk or meat, draught utility, buffalo milk and fine wool.

Q76. In which state of India does the Toda pastoral community live?

[WBPSC WBCS 2023 Mains History, held 18 Aug 2024]

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Bihar
  3. Sikkim
  4. Jharkhand

Answer: (A) Tamil Nadu

Explanation: The Toda community lives in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu and has a distinctive tradition of buffalo pastoralism and dairying. Their social and ritual practices reflect the importance of buffalo herds and highland grazing in the regional economy.

Q75. What is the rank of India in the world in cattle rearing, as asked in this examination?

[WBCS Executive Preliminary Examination 2023]

  1. First
  2. Fifth
  3. Fourth
  4. Seventh

Answer: (A) First

Explanation: India possesses one of the largest cattle populations in the world, reflecting the importance of dairying and draught animals in its rural economy. The examination selected first rank. Population statistics must be distinguished from milk productivity per individual animal.

Q74. Identify the type of farming in which land or livestock products are mainly consumed by the cultivating family, with only small surpluses traded and little technological input.

[UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants Paper I, 2023]

  1. Extensive farming
  2. Intensive farming
  3. Subsistence farming
  4. Commercial farming

Answer: (C) Subsistence farming

Explanation: Subsistence farming chiefly meets the needs of the producer household. Crops and livestock may both be maintained on small holdings, with limited output offered for sale or barter. Commercial farming, in contrast, predominantly supplies the market for profit.

Q73. Operation Flood is related to which activity?

[FCI Assistant Grade III, 01 Jan 2023 Shift 1 (memory-based)]

  1. Building reservoirs
  2. Increasing milk production
  3. Developing hydropower
  4. Disaster management
  5. Fertilisers

Answer: (B) Increasing milk production

Explanation: Operation Flood aimed to increase milk availability while connecting rural milk suppliers with organised markets. Launched in 1970, the programme developed producer cooperatives, milk collection centres, processing infrastructure and transport networks. Its success became emblematic of the White Revolution.

Q72. Operation Flood is associated with which objective?

[Bihar Police SI, 17 Dec 2023 Shift 2]

  1. Controlling floods
  2. Producing fish
  3. Milk production
  4. Producing food grains

Answer: (C) Milk production

Explanation: Despite its name, Operation Flood was not a flood-control scheme. It was a dairy development programme implemented through cooperative institutions to improve procurement, processing and marketing of milk. The resulting expansion of the dairy sector is called the White Revolution.

Q71. Which city was NOT among the four original metropolitan markets linked to the milksheds during Phase I of Operation Flood?

[UPSSSC PET, 28 Oct 2023 Shift 2]

  1. Kolkata
  2. Bengaluru
  3. Mumbai
  4. Chennai

Answer: (B) Bengaluru

Explanation: The first phase of Operation Flood linked major rural milk sheds to metropolitan consumers in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. Bengaluru was not among those original four metropolitan destinations. These links sought dependable urban supply and better income for milk producers.

Q70. Who is known as the Father of the White Revolution in India?

[MP Police Constable, 21 Aug 2023 Shift 2]

  1. M. S. Swaminathan
  2. Dr Verghese Kurien
  3. Dr Manmohan Singh
  4. Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer: (B) Dr Verghese Kurien

Explanation: Verghese Kurien played a leading role in cooperative dairy development and Operation Flood. His work at Anand helped create a farmer-owned milk marketing model that spread across India. M. S. Swaminathan is more closely associated with the Green Revolution.

Q69. What is the other name commonly used for the White Revolution?

[SSC GD Constable, 08 Feb 2023 Shift 1 (2022 recruitment cycle)]

  1. Operation Dairy
  2. Operation Dam
  3. Operation Flood
  4. Operation Milk

Answer: (C) Operation Flood

Explanation: Operation Flood was the major national programme behind the White Revolution. It expanded organised milk collection and marketing through producer cooperatives, improving availability in cities and access to markets for farmers. Its name should not be confused with irrigation projects.

Q68. Who is generally called the Father of India’s White Revolution?

[Bihar STET, 06 Sep 2023 Shift 1]

  1. Herbert Boyer
  2. Verghese Kurien
  3. M. S. Swaminathan
  4. Charles Darwin

Answer: (B) Verghese Kurien

Explanation: Dr Verghese Kurien helped build the cooperative dairy system associated with Anand and later Operation Flood. His contribution transformed milk procurement, processing and distribution. M. S. Swaminathan is instead remembered for his role in high-yield crop programmes.

Q67. Who was the architect of Operation Flood in India?

[CISF Head Constable Ministerial, 30 Jul 2023 Shift 1]

  1. Tribhuvandas Patel
  2. Vallabhbhai Patel
  3. Morarji Desai
  4. Verghese Kurien

Answer: (D) Verghese Kurien

Explanation: Verghese Kurien is widely credited as the architect of Operation Flood. He promoted the cooperative model through which dairy producers could jointly collect, process and market milk. Tribhuvandas Patel was also important in the formation of the Anand dairy cooperative.

Q66. Which traditional festival involves a race of buffaloes in water-filled fields?

[SSB Constable, 13 Jul 2023 Shift 2]

  1. Jallikattu
  2. Kambala
  3. Bonalu
  4. Ugadi

Answer: (B) Kambala

Explanation: Kambala is a traditional buffalo racing event associated with coastal Karnataka. Buffalo pairs race through wet paddy fields in a practice linked with the region’s farming heritage. Jallikattu, by contrast, is a bull-taming event associated with Tamil Nadu.

Q65. Who is often described as the Father of Operation Flood in India?

[FCI Assistant Grade III, 01 Jan 2023 Shift 3 (memory-based)]

  1. Dr Norman Borlaug
  2. Dr M. S. Swaminathan
  3. Dr Verghese Kurien
  4. Dr William Gande
  5. None of the above

Answer: (C) Dr Verghese Kurien

Explanation: Operation Flood was shaped by Verghese Kurien through the National Dairy Development Board and the dairy cooperative movement. It aimed to raise output, improve producer returns and provide reliable milk supplies. Norman Borlaug and M. S. Swaminathan are associated with crop improvement.

Q64. What are the sheep and goat enclosures used by the Changpa pastoral community of Ladakh called?

[CTET Paper I, 17 Jan 2023]

  1. Rebo
  2. Lekha
  3. Shed
  4. Pen

Answer: (B) Lekha

Explanation: The Changpa are high-altitude pastoralists who herd goats and sheep in Ladakh. A lekha is an enclosure used for their animals, whereas a rebo refers to the distinctive tent in which pastoral households live. Such shelters suit migratory herding.

Q63. Which branch of agriculture deals with the feeding, sheltering, health and breeding of domestic animals?

[MP Police Constable, 18 Aug 2023 Shift 1]

  1. Honey culture
  2. Animal husbandry
  3. Animal farming
  4. Apiculture

Answer: (B) Animal husbandry

Explanation: Animal husbandry covers breeding, nutrition, housing and veterinary management of domesticated animals raised for milk, meat, wool, eggs or farm power. Apiculture is a specialised activity involving honey bees. Scientific livestock management supports productivity and animal welfare.

Q62. Which of the following best defines mixed farming?

[SSC MTS, 02 May 2023 Shift 1 (memory-based)]

  1. Cultivating cash crops and food crops
  2. Growing two or more crops in one field
  3. Rearing animals together with cultivating crops
  4. None of the above

Answer: (C) Rearing animals together with cultivating crops

Explanation: Mixed farming integrates crop cultivation and livestock rearing within one agricultural system. Crop residues can feed animals, while manure helps maintain soil fertility. This interdependence provides households with more than one source of farm products and income.

Q61. The White Revolution is associated with increasing the production of which product?

[MP Police Constable, 12 Aug 2023 Shift 2]

  1. Curd
  2. Cheese
  3. Milk
  4. Rubber

Answer: (C) Milk

Explanation: India’s White Revolution concerns increasing milk production and developing dairy supply systems. Processing may convert milk into curd or cheese, but milk is the central commodity named by the revolution. Rubber is a plantation crop unrelated to dairy husbandry.

Q60. Choose the odd one out from the following agricultural developments.

[SSC CGL, 26 Jul 2023 Shift 4]

  1. Modern agricultural technology
  2. White Revolution
  3. Green Revolution
  4. 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]

  1. Only A is true
  2. Only B is true
  3. Both A and B are true
  4. 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]

  1. First
  2. Third
  3. Fifth
  4. 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]

  1. Mehsana, Gujarat
  2. Pune, Maharashtra
  3. Punjab and Haryana
  4. 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]

  1. Namgyal
  2. Rebo
  3. Lekha
  4. 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]

  1. Bikaner
  2. Barmer
  3. Jodhpur
  4. 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]

  1. Boksha
  2. Bhotia
  3. Raji
  4. 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)]

  1. Kannauj
  2. Etawah
  3. Purnea
  4. Madhubani
  5. 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]

  1. Barmer
  2. Nagaur
  3. Bikaner
  4. 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]

  1. Ten years
  2. Five years
  3. Four years
  4. 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.

Q50. Which livestock-breed match is incorrect?

[RSMSSB Forest Guard, 11 Dec 2022 Shift 2]

  1. Murrah – Buffalo
  2. Sonari – Sheep
  3. Gomat – Cow
  4. Nachna – Camel

Answer: (C) Gomat – Cow

Explanation: Gomat is associated with a camel breed rather than a cow breed, making this matching incorrect. Murrah is a prominent buffalo breed, Sonari is a sheep breed and Nachna refers to a type of camel. Accurate identification is useful in Rajasthan livestock geography.

Q49. Nachana is a recognised variety of which livestock animal?

[RSMSSB Forester, 06 Nov 2022 Shift 1]

  1. Goat
  2. Cow
  3. Sheep
  4. Camel

Answer: (D) Camel

Explanation: Nachana, also written Nachna, is associated with camels of western Rajasthan. It is traditionally regarded as a fast-running variety from the Jaisalmer area. Camel husbandry remains economically and culturally important in the Thar Desert and neighbouring drylands.

Q48. Which state had the highest buffalo population among the following?

[Madras High Court Recruitment, 16 Oct 2022]

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Bihar
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: (D) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: Uttar Pradesh had the largest buffalo population among the listed states. Buffaloes are especially important in its dairy economy because their milk typically contains more fat than cow milk. Population rankings refer to animal numbers, not average individual productivity.

Q47. Murrah, Bhadawari and Rohtak are associated with breeds of which animal?

[Telangana Police SI Mains, Paper IV, 2022]

  1. Goats
  2. Sheep
  3. Buffaloes
  4. Horses

Answer: (C) Buffaloes

Explanation: Murrah and Bhadawari are well-known Indian buffalo breeds. Murrah is associated particularly with Haryana, while Bhadawari occurs in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Buffaloes contribute substantially to India’s total milk output and dairy processing.

Q46. Which Rajasthan sheep breed is called the Indian Merino?

[RSMSSB JE Electrical Engineering (Degree), 19 May 2022]

  1. Chokla
  2. Malpuri
  3. Pugal
  4. Magra

Answer: (A) Chokla

Explanation: Chokla sheep are often nicknamed the Indian Merino because of the comparatively fine quality of their wool. They are associated with the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Merino itself is a separate internationally recognised fine-wool sheep breed originating in Spain.

Q45. Where is the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute located?

[RSMSSB JE (Electrical and Mechanical), 20 May 2022 Shift 1]

  1. Tonk
  2. Malpura
  3. Avikanagar
  4. Jaipur

Answer: (C) Avikanagar

Explanation: The ICAR Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute is based at Avikanagar in Rajasthan. It conducts research on sheep breeding, feeding, health, wool characteristics and production technologies. Its work is relevant to dryland herders and the country’s wool economy.

Q44. Malpura is a breed of which animal?

[RSMSSB Lab Assistant, 28 Jun 2022 Paper I]

  1. Buffalo
  2. Cow
  3. Sheep
  4. Goat

Answer: (C) Sheep

Explanation: Malpura is an indigenous sheep breed of Rajasthan, notably associated with the Tonk and nearby districts. It is maintained for both mutton and wool in semi-arid settings. Adaptation to sparse grazing and hot conditions makes the breed valuable locally.

Q43. Which of the following pairs are milch breeds of cattle?

[RSMSSB Lab Assistant, 29 Jun 2022]

  1. Gir and Rathi
  2. Rathi and Nagori
  3. Mewati and Malvi
  4. Malvi and Tharparkar

Answer: (A) Gir and Rathi

Explanation: Gir and Rathi are breeds of cattle valued for milk production. Murrah and Nili-Ravi are buffaloes, Magra and Chokla are sheep, and Sirohi and Barbari are goats. Distinguishing the species prevents confusion when classifying Indian livestock resources.

Q42. Which Karnataka festival involves buffalo racing organised by farming communities?

[DSSSB Junior Secretariat Assistant, 04 Apr 2022 Shift 2]

  1. Pattadakal
  2. Kambala
  3. Ugadi
  4. Hampi

Answer: (B) Kambala

Explanation: Kambala is a traditional buffalo-racing activity in coastal Karnataka, often conducted in waterlogged paddy fields. It reflects the historical relationship between agricultural communities and the working buffalo. Ugadi is a new-year festival rather than a buffalo-racing event.

Q41. Which animal was Dolly, the first mammal cloned from an adult body cell?

[Rajasthan Basic Computer Instructor, 18 Jun 2022]

  1. Frog
  2. Rat
  3. Sheep
  4. Goat

Answer: (C) Sheep

Explanation: Dolly was a domestic sheep cloned using a nucleus from an adult somatic cell at the Roslin Institute in Scotland. The experiment demonstrated the possibility of reprogramming differentiated mammalian cells. Sheep are a significant farm animal reared for wool and meat.

Q40. National Milk Day in India commemorates the birth anniversary of which personality?

[OSSC CGL, 12 Oct 2022]

  1. Verghese Kurien
  2. M. S. Swaminathan
  3. Lal Bahadur Shastri
  4. I. K. Gujral

Answer: (A) Verghese Kurien

Explanation: National Milk Day is observed on 26 November, the birth anniversary of Verghese Kurien. His work contributed to the Anand cooperative movement and Operation Flood. The observance highlights the role of dairy farmers and their contribution to India’s rural economy.

Q39. Which was NOT among the original sub-missions of the National Livestock Mission?

[UPSC NDA II General Ability Test, 14 Nov 2021]

  1. Livestock development
  2. Pig development in north-western region
  3. Fodder and feed development
  4. Skill development, technology transfer and extension

Answer: (B) Pig development in north-western region

Explanation: The specified pig-development sub-mission targeted India’s north-eastern region, not the north-west. Other original areas of the National Livestock Mission included livestock development, fodder production and extension. The mission sought better productivity and support for livestock-keeping households.

Q38. Which of these breed–animal pairs is NOT correctly matched?

[Rajasthan Gram Vikas Adhikari, 27 Dec 2021 Shift 2]

  1. Lohi – Buffalo
  2. Kankrej – Cattle
  3. Barbari – Goat
  4. Chanothar – Sheep

Answer: (A) Lohi – Buffalo

Explanation: Lohi refers to a sheep breed, not a buffalo breed. Kankrej are cattle, Barbari are goats, and Chanothar is associated with sheep in Rajasthan. Correct species identification is essential for understanding breeding, animal products and regional pastoral economies.

Q37. Regarding Rajasthan Kamdhenu Dairy Yojana 2021, identify the correct statements:
A. At least an acre for green fodder;
B. 10–12 litres daily milk capacity;
C. Three years of dairy experience.

[Rajasthan Police SI Paper II, 15 Sep 2021]

  1. Only A and B
  2. Only B and C
  3. Only A and C
  4. A, B and C

Answer: (D) A, B and C

Explanation: All three conditions were specified in the examination’s discussion of the dairy scheme. They concern adequate green fodder, productive milch animals and relevant management experience. Together these requirements support the operational viability of dairy units receiving assistance.

Q36. IndiGau is India’s first chip based on which technology, developed for indigenous cattle-breed conservation?

[MPSC State Service Mains GS IV, 2021]

  1. ELISA
  2. Single nucleotide polymorphism
  3. Microsatellite variation
  4. Polymorphic repetitive elements

Answer: (B) Single nucleotide polymorphism

Explanation: The IndiGau genomic chip identifies single-nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs, in indigenous cattle. Such genetic markers help researchers characterise breeds and preserve biodiversity. Molecular tools can aid selective breeding while maintaining the distinctive genetic resources of Indian bovines.

Q35. As per the 2019 Livestock Census, Maharashtra had about 3.31 crore livestock and ranked seventh nationally. Which statements are correct?

[MPSC State Service Mains GS IV, 2021]

  1. Both statements
  2. Only the rank statement
  3. Only the population statement
  4. Neither statement

Answer: (A) Both statements

Explanation: According to the exam’s reference data, both Maharashtra’s approximate livestock count and national ranking are correct. A livestock census covers multiple domesticated animal species. State totals are useful for planning veterinary care, forage resources and animal-breeding programmes.

Q34. Who is credited as the Father of India’s White Revolution?

[OSSSC Livestock Inspector, 26 Sep 2021]

  1. M. S. Swaminathan
  2. Dr Hiralal Chaudhury
  3. Dr Verghese Kurien
  4. Dr Arun Krishnan

Answer: (C) Dr Verghese Kurien

Explanation: Dr Verghese Kurien helped establish and expand farmer-run dairy cooperatives. His work led to Operation Flood and better organised collection and distribution of milk. The White Revolution is a livestock-related development, whereas the Green Revolution primarily involved food grains.

Q33. Which statement correctly describes sheep-breeding improvement programmes in Rajasthan?

[RPSC Assistant Professor Paper III, 22 Sep 2021 Shift 1]

  1. Marwari, Jaisalmeri and Magra sheep were selected for selective breeding
  2. Nali and Chokla sheep were selected for selective breeding
  3. Jaisalmeri and Sonari sheep were selected for selective breeding
  4. Magra and Malpura were selected for cross-breeding

Answer: (A) Marwari, Jaisalmeri and Magra sheep were selected for selective breeding

Explanation: The referenced programme selected Marwari, Jaisalmeri and Magra sheep breeds for selective improvement. Selection strengthens desired characteristics within an existing breed, whereas cross-breeding combines traits from different populations. Rajasthan sheep husbandry is important for wool and meat.

Q32. Verghese Kurien is known for bringing which revolution to India?

[UPRVUNL Assistant Engineer Electrical, 04 Jul 2021]

  1. Food-grain revolution
  2. Milk revolution
  3. Pulses revolution
  4. Fish revolution

Answer: (B) Milk revolution

Explanation: Kurien led important dairy cooperative initiatives and became associated with the White, or milk, Revolution. By organising village milk producers and marketing networks, Operation Flood helped expand dairy output and rural incomes. Food grains and fisheries are different agricultural subsectors.

Q31. Operation Flood was related to which Indian industry?

[Delhi Police Constable, 01 Dec 2020 Shift 2]

  1. Agricultural industries
  2. Mining industry
  3. Poultry industry
  4. Dairy industry

Answer: (D) Dairy industry

Explanation: Operation Flood was a major national dairy development programme launched in 1970. It improved the collection, processing and distribution of milk through village-level dairy cooperatives. Its contribution to increased dairy production is remembered as the White Revolution.

Q30. Magra, Pugal and Sonadi are breeds of which livestock animal?

[RSMSSB JE Electrical Diploma, 29 Nov 2020]

  1. Buffalo
  2. Goat
  3. Sheep
  4. Camel

Answer: (C) Sheep

Explanation: Magra, Pugal and Sonadi are sheep breeds found in Rajasthan. Sheep are particularly suited to pastoral livelihoods in dryland areas, producing wool and meat. Breed differences affect wool quality, body size, climate adaptation and performance under available grazing.

Q29. In which town of Rajasthan is the ICAR Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute situated?

[Rajasthan Police Constable, 06 Nov 2020 Shift 2]

  1. Bhilwara
  2. Malpura
  3. Alwar
  4. Bharatpur

Answer: (B) Malpura

Explanation: The institute is at Avikanagar near Malpura in Tonk district, Rajasthan. It researches sheep improvement, wool quality, feeding and veterinary concerns. This location is significant because Rajasthan has an extensive sheep-rearing economy in its semi-arid and arid zones.

Q28. In which Rajasthan district is the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute situated?

[RSMSSB JE Civil Degree, Dec 2020]

  1. Jaisalmer
  2. Tonk
  3. Bikaner
  4. Jaipur

Answer: (B) Tonk

Explanation: The Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute is based at Avikanagar, Malpura, within Tonk district. Founded in 1962, it supports scientific sheep husbandry, fibre technology and livestock extension. Its district location differs from regional centres located elsewhere.

Q27. Which activity is NOT part of the primary sector of the Indian economy?

[Delhi Police Constable, 14 Dec 2020 Shift 3]

  1. Mining
  2. Dairy
  3. Railway
  4. Forestry

Answer: (C) Railway

Explanation: Dairying is a primary economic activity because it involves rearing livestock to produce milk. Mining and forestry also obtain products directly from natural resources. Railways provide transportation services and therefore fall in the tertiary sector of the economy.

Q26. Magra is a breed of which animal?

[RSMSSB JE Civil Degree, Dec 2020]

  1. Cow
  2. Sheep
  3. Goat
  4. Buffalo

Answer: (B) Sheep

Explanation: Magra sheep are associated particularly with Rajasthan’s Bikaner and adjoining districts. Their fleece is valued for lustrous carpet wool. These animals help sustain pastoral livelihoods where limited rainfall makes cultivation uncertain and grazing-based activities economically important.

Q25. Consider:
A. Operation Flood began in 1960;
B. Kurien led the White Revolution;
C. Kurien and H. M. Dalaya developed buffalo-milk-powder technology;
D. Operation Flood had three phases.

Which are correct?

[MPSC State Service Mains GS II, 2020]

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

Answer: (B) B, C and D

Explanation: Operation Flood was launched in 1970, so statement A is false. Verghese Kurien and H. M. Dalaya were important to the dairy cooperative and processing movement, and Operation Flood proceeded through three phases. Therefore B, C and D stand.

Q24. Under which constitutional list is livestock and animal husbandry included?

[SSC CPO, 09 Dec 2019 Shift 1]

  1. Concurrent List
  2. Union List
  3. State List
  4. Residuary List

Answer: (C) State List

Explanation: Animal husbandry and preservation, protection and improvement of livestock fall in the State List under the Seventh Schedule. States therefore hold principal lawmaking responsibility in this area. National programmes may nevertheless assist states through coordinated financial and technical support.

Q23. Which animal-and-breed match is incorrect:
1. Goat–Barbari;
2. Cattle–Nali;
3. Sheep–Jaisalmeri;
4. Buffalo–Bhadawari?

[RPSC Senior Teacher Grade II, 03 Jul 2019]

  1. Pair 1
  2. Pair 2
  3. Pair 3
  4. Pair 4

Answer: (B) Pair 2

Explanation: Nali is a sheep breed and therefore cannot correctly be paired with cattle. Barbari is a goat breed, Jaisalmeri a sheep breed and Bhadawari a buffalo breed. Recognising these classes helps interpret husbandry characteristics and geographical distribution.

Q22. What is the specific husbandry term for the act of mating in sheep?

[RSMSSB Agriculture Supervisor, 03 Mar 2019]

  1. Serving
  2. Tupping
  3. Covering
  4. Coupling

Answer: (B) Tupping

Explanation: Tupping denotes mating in sheep, and a male sheep used for breeding is called a ram. Reproductive management affects lambing rates and flock productivity. Different husbandry terms may be used for mating among cattle, goats, horses and pigs.

Q21. Which Indian cattle breed is especially noted for draught work?

[RSMSSB Agriculture Supervisor, 03 Mar 2019]

  1. Rathi
  2. Sahiwal
  3. Gir
  4. Nagori

Answer: (D) Nagori

Explanation: Nagori cattle, associated with Nagaur and nearby parts of Rajasthan, are appreciated for their stamina, agility and ability to pull agricultural implements. Rathi, Sahiwal and Gir are much more strongly identified with milk production, although individual breeds may have multiple uses.

Q20. Which of the following is NOT a buffalo breed?

[RSMSSB Agriculture Supervisor, 03 Mar 2019]

  1. Murrah
  2. Nili-Ravi
  3. Surti
  4. Rathi

Answer: (D) Rathi

Explanation: Rathi is an indigenous cattle breed chiefly associated with dairying in Rajasthan. Murrah, Nili-Ravi and Surti are buffalo breeds. Distinguishing cattle from buffaloes matters when comparing milk composition, husbandry requirements, breeding programmes and geographical distributions.

Q19. What is the technical name for rearing silkworms?

[SSC MTS, 19 Aug 2019 Shift 3]

  1. Horticulture
  2. Sericulture
  3. Agriculture
  4. Pisciculture

Answer: (B) Sericulture

Explanation: Sericulture concerns silkworm rearing and the production of raw silk from cocoons. It is supported by mulberry cultivation and rural cottage industries. Horticulture deals with garden crops, whereas pisciculture refers to fish cultivation and management.

Q18. Match A. Apiculture, B. Olericulture, C. Pomology, D. Viticulture
with i. Fruits, ii. Grapevine, iii. Kitchen herbs/vegetables, iv. Bees.

[UGC NET Geography Paper II, 20 Jun 2019]

  1. A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
  2. A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
  3. A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii
  4. A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i

Answer: (C) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii

Explanation: Apiculture is the rearing and management of bees for honey and wax. Olericulture concerns vegetables, pomology concerns fruits, and viticulture concerns grapevines. Matching the terms correctly separates livestock-associated bee keeping from different branches of plant cultivation.

Q17. What kinds of information can the mKisan portal supply:
A. Weather forecasts,
B. Crop technology,
C. Market prices,
D. Animal husbandry and fisheries?

[MPSC State Service Mains GS III, 2019]

  1. A only
  2. B and C only
  3. A, B, C and D
  4. None

Answer: (C) A, B, C and D

Explanation: The mKisan information service enables agricultural advisories to reach producers, including livestock keepers. Its subjects include weather, crop practices, prices, animal husbandry and fisheries. Access to timely management and market information can support better decisions in mixed-farming households.

Q16. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University is located in which Punjab city?

[UPSSSC Chakbandi Lekhpal, 30 Sep 2019 Shift 2]

  1. Patiala
  2. Ludhiana
  3. Amritsar
  4. Chandigarh

Answer: (B) Ludhiana

Explanation: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University is in Ludhiana. It provides teaching, research and extension connected with veterinary science, breeding and livestock productivity. Veterinary universities play an important role in controlling disease and improving animal-resource management.

Q15. Which is the largest Indian goat breed among the following?

[RSMSSB Agriculture Supervisor, 03 Mar 2019]

  1. Sirohi
  2. Jakhrana
  3. Jamunapari
  4. Marwari

Answer: (C) Jamunapari

Explanation: Jamunapari is a large Indian goat breed associated especially with the Etawah region of Uttar Pradesh. It is distinguished by a long Roman nose and pendulous ears. This breed has contributed to goat genetic improvement for milk and meat.

Q14. Which veterinary painkiller given to cattle contributed to the sharp decline of vultures in India?

[UPPSC PCS Preliminary GS I, 2018]

  1. Ibuprofen
  2. Acetaminophen
  3. Aspirin
  4. Diclofenac

Answer: (D) Diclofenac

Explanation: Veterinary diclofenac residues in dead livestock were toxic to vultures that fed on the carcasses, causing kidney failure. India prohibited veterinary use of diclofenac in 2006. The incident shows how livestock treatment practices can influence wider ecosystems.

Q13. Which country had the highest milk production per cow among the listed countries, as asked in the 2018 examination?

[UPPSC PCS Preliminary GS I, 2018]

  1. Netherlands
  2. Great Britain
  3. Denmark
  4. India

Answer: (C) Denmark

Explanation: The examination identified Denmark for high milk yield per dairy cow. Its intensive dairy systems contrast with India’s extensive smallholder livestock sector. National total milk production should not be confused with individual-animal productivity, which depends on breed and management.

Q12. Which grass was identified as particularly suitable fodder for dairy cattle in western Rajasthan?

[RSMSSB LDC Paper I, 19 Aug 2018]

  1. Doob
  2. Khus-khus
  3. Dhaman
  4. Sewan

Answer: (C) Dhaman

Explanation: Dhaman is a hardy perennial grass of dry western Rajasthan that can supply useful forage under semi-arid and arid conditions. Reliable local grasses reduce dependence on purchased fodder, helping cattle and other livestock survive periods of low rainfall.

Q11. In which year was the National Dairy Development Board established?

[MPPSC State Forest Service Mains GS, 2018]

  1. 1962
  2. 1965
  3. 1975
  4. 1980

Answer: (B) 1965

Explanation: The National Dairy Development Board was founded in 1965 at Anand in Gujarat. It later implemented Operation Flood, launched in 1970, to support producer-owned dairy organisations. The institution is central to India’s cooperative milk-sector development.

Q10. Which Madhya Pradesh district is especially known for honey production?

[MP Forest Guard, 22 Jul 2017 Shift 1]

  1. Datia
  2. Bhopal
  3. Satna
  4. Morena

Answer: (D) Morena

Explanation: Morena, situated in the Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh, is well known for beekeeping and honey production. Agricultural flora, including mustard blossoms, provides nectar sources for honey bees. Apiculture supplies honey and can help pollination of nearby crops.

Q9. According to the provisional 2012 Livestock Census, approximately how many lakh livestock animals were counted in Rajasthan?

[RSMSSB JE Civil Degree, Sep 2016]

  1. 491 lakh
  2. 547 lakh
  3. 577 lakh
  4. 566 lakh

Answer: (C) 577 lakh

Explanation: The 2012 livestock count for Rajasthan was approximately 577 lakh animals. This included cattle, buffaloes, goats, sheep, camels and other domesticated species. The state’s substantial animal resources support milk, wool, transport and rural livelihoods in dry landscapes.

Q8. Which species had the largest population among the listed livestock species in Rajasthan according to the 2012 census?

[RSMSSB JE Civil Degree, Oct 2016]

  1. Cattle
  2. Buffalo
  3. Sheep
  4. Goat

Answer: (D) Goat

Explanation: Goats formed the largest group among the listed species in Rajasthan’s 2012 livestock census. Their ability to browse shrubs and survive in marginal drylands makes them suitable for pastoral farming. They provide meat, milk and cash income.

Q7. What was India’s global rank in total milk production during 2010–11?

[TNPSC Group I Preliminary Examination, 2015]

  1. First
  2. Second
  3. Third
  4. Fourth

Answer: (A) First

Explanation: India ranked first globally in milk production during the specified period. The country’s huge aggregate dairy output comes from millions of cattle and buffaloes across both cooperative and private systems. This indicator differs from milk yield per individual animal.

Q6. Which of these statements about livestock research institutions is correct?

[RPSC RAS Preliminary Examination, 2013]

  1. National Research Centre on Camel is at Bikaner
  2. National Research Centre on Horse is at Baran
  3. Central cattle breeding centre is at Chittorgarh
  4. Central sheep breeding centre is at Churu

Answer: (A) National Research Centre on Camel is at Bikaner

Explanation: The ICAR National Research Centre on Camel is based in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Its research concerns camel health, reproduction and productive uses in desert regions. The centre reflects the economic importance of camels in arid and semi-arid environments.

Q5. Kankrej is an important breed of which domestic animal?

[RPSC Assistant Engineer General Knowledge and Science, 2013]

  1. Cattle
  2. Buffalo
  3. Goat
  4. Sheep

Answer: (A) Cattle

Explanation: Kankrej cattle originated in the Gujarat–Rajasthan region and are valued for both milk and draught utility. They possess distinctive curved horns and adaptations to warm, dry conditions. The breed is different from regional buffalo, goat and sheep breeds.

Q4. Knowledge of gene arrangements on chromosomes can help:
1. Establish livestock pedigree;
2. Identify causes of all human diseases;
3. Develop disease-resistant animal breeds.

Which statements are correct?

[UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination, 2011]

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only

Explanation: Genetic mapping and DNA analysis can reveal ancestry in breeding herds and help identify variants useful for disease resistance. They do not reveal the causes of every human disease, which may involve complex genetic and environmental influences. Thus statements 1 and 3 are valid.

Q3. The White Revolution is related to the production of which commodity?

[UP TGT Home Science Official Paper, 2010]

  1. Wheat
  2. Flowers
  3. Milk
  4. Colours

Answer: (C) Milk

Explanation: The White Revolution refers to expanded dairy milk production in India. Operation Flood, launched in 1970, improved dairy collection, processing and marketing through farmer cooperatives. The associated changes helped strengthen milk availability and raise earnings for participating livestock keepers.

Q2. Angora wool is obtained from which animal?

[Uttarakhand PCS Mains, 2002]

  1. Sheep
  2. Fox
  3. Rabbit
  4. Tibetan deer

Answer: (C) Rabbit

Explanation: Angora wool is the exceptionally fine, soft fibre obtained from Angora rabbits. It differs from mohair, which comes from Angora goats. The distinction matters because several different animal fibres are collectively marketed as wool or speciality textile fibres.

Q1. Foot-and-mouth disease in animals is caused by which type of pathogen?

[UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination, 2002]

  1. Bacterium
  2. Fungus
  3. Protozoan
  4. Virus

Answer: (D) Virus

Explanation: Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral infection affecting cloven-hoofed livestock, including cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats. It causes fever and characteristic mouth and hoof lesions. Movement controls and vaccination are important parts of livestock disease management.

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