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Q1Marwari breed of horse is famous for:

A Large size

B Heavy pulling capacity

C Inward-curving ears and endurance

D Speed racing

Explanation

Marwari horse is famous for its distinctive inward-curving ear tips, endurance, and loyalty. It was the war horse of Rajput warriors.

Q2Gir cattle, an excellent dairy breed originally from the Gir forest region of Gujarat, have been exported to which country where they are now used extensively in commercial dairy farming?

A Australia

B United States

C Brazil

D Kenya

Explanation

Gir cattle, originating from the Gir forest belt of Gujarat (Saurashtra region), are India's premier dairy Zebu breed. They were exported to Brazil in the early 20th century, where selective breeding transformed them into the Gir Leiteiro — a commercial dairy breed now producing impressive milk yields. Brazil today has one of the world's largest Gir cattle populations.

Q3The Jaisalmeri breed known for speed and agility in Rajasthan is associated with which animal?

A Cow

B Horse

C Sheep

D Camel

Explanation

Jaisalmeri is one of the finest camel breeds in India, from Jaisalmer district, known for endurance in desert conditions.

Q41. The Central Wool Development Board was constituted in July 1987 with headquarters at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. 2. The Central Wool Development Board has its headquarters at Jaipur. 3. Rajasthan produces roughly 40-48% of India's wool and is the largest wool-producing state. 4. About 85% of Rajasthan's wool is apparel-grade fine wool. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 3 only

B 2 and 4 only

C 1, 2 and 3 only

D 1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The fetched CWDB page places its constitution in July 1987 and headquarters at Jodhpur, and the corpus places Rajasthan as the largest wool-producing state with roughly a 40-48% share. Statements 2 and 4 are false: the headquarters is not Jaipur, and the corpus describes about 85% of Rajasthan's wool as carpet-grade, not apparel-grade fine wool.

Q5Rajasthan ranks which position in India in livestock population?

A 5th

B 1st

C 2nd

D 3rd

Explanation

As per the 20th Livestock Census (2019), Rajasthan has the second highest livestock population in India (56.8 million), after Uttar Pradesh (68 million). Rajasthan leads India in the population of camels, donkeys, and goats.

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61. Mallinath Fair is associated with Barmer/Tilwara. 2. Chandrabhaga Fair is associated with Jhalawar. 3. Gogamedi Fair is associated with Hanumangarh and is linked with Gogaji. 4. Tilwara Fair is associated with Jaisalmer. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1, 2 and 3 only

B2, 3 and 4 only

C1 and 4 only

D1, 2, 3 and 4

7Consider the following statements about goats in Rajasthan-related livestock geography: 1. Sirohi goat originates from Sirohi district and is a dual-purpose breed valued for meat and milk. 2. Jhakrana goat is native to Jhakrana village in Alwar district and is known for high milk production. 3. Jamunapari originated in Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh and is known for milk-production potential. 4. Sirohi goat is valued only for wool and is not a meat-and-milk breed. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1, 2 and 3 only

B1 and 4 only

C2, 3 and 4 only

DAll four

8Which of the following correctly pairs the horse breed with its distinguishing physical characteristic? 1. Marwari horse — Inward-curving ears meeting at the tips; 2. Kathiawari horse — Same inward-curving ear feature as Marwari; 3. Marwari horse is from Rajasthan; Kathiawari is from Saurashtra (Gujarat).

AOnly statement 1 is correct

BOnly statements 1 and 3 are correct

CAll three statements are correct

DStatements 1 and 2 are correct but statement 3 is incorrect

9Which of the following statements about 'Oran' and 'Gauchar' — traditional grazing land systems in Rajasthan — is INCORRECT?

AOran are sacred groves typically dedicated to a local deity, where tree felling and cultivation are prohibited by community tradition.

BGauchar are officially designated village grazing commons managed by the gram panchayat for livestock.

CUnlike Gauchar, Oran land is legally registered under the Forest Department and falls within the Protected Forest category under the Indian Forest Act.

DBoth Oran and Gauchar have faced encroachment and degradation due to population pressure, conversion to agriculture, and inadequate legal protection.

10The Kamdhenu Yojana of Rajasthan was launched primarily to achieve which of the following objectives?

APromotion of camel rearing and camel milk products

BImprovement of indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds through scientific breeding and milk enhancement

CDevelopment of wool production and carpet industry in rural areas

DConstruction of gaushalas (cow shelters) and management of stray cattle only

11Sonadi breed of sheep is found in which region?

AHadoti (Kota)

BMarwar (Jodhpur)

CShekhawati (Sikar)

DMewar (Udaipur, Dungarpur)

12Consider the following statements about Rathi cattle: 1. Its native tract includes Bikaner, Ganganagar and Jaisalmer districts of Rajasthan. 2. NDDB lists its average milk yield as 1560 kg. 3. Its native tract is Kota, Bundi and Baran districts of Rajasthan. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

13Consider the following statements about Marwari horse: 1. Marwari is described by the Marwari Horse Society as the original desert horse breed of the Marwari region of Rajasthan. 2. It is known for peculiar ear tips touching each other. 3. The cited society page locates its contact address at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

14Consider the following statements about goat breeds listed by ICAR-NBAGR: 1. Sirohi goat is listed with home tract only in Uttar Pradesh. 2. Marwari goat is listed with home tract in Gujarat. 3. Jakhrana goat is listed with home tract in Rajasthan. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C3 only

DNone of the above

151. Sonadi sheep is from the Mewar region, especially Udaipur, Dungarpur and Rajsamand. 2. Sonadi is reared only for fine apparel wool. 3. Sonadi is reared for both wool and meat. 4. Sonadi produces medium to coarse carpet-quality wool, not fine apparel wool. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 4 only

C1, 3 and 4 only

D1, 2, 3 and 4

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Chokla sheep breed is known for:Consider the following statements about Jamunapari goat: 1. It is the tallest goat breed in India. 2. It originated in the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh. 3. It is found in Rajasthan only in the eastern districts along the Yamuna river. 4. It is primarily a milk breed with high per-day yield. Which of the statements are CORRECT?Consider the following statements about Rajasthan livestock: 1. Rajasthan has the largest livestock population among all Indian states. 2. Rajasthan ranks first in India in both wool and camel population. 3. The Jodhpur-Bikaner belt is the primary zone for camel rearing in Rajasthan. 4. Rajasthan also ranks first in India in milk production. Which of the statements given above are correct?Consider the following statements about the camel population trend and conservation efforts in Rajasthan: 1. The camel population of Rajasthan has been declining steadily since the 1990s. 2. Camels were declared the State Animal of Rajasthan in 2014. 3. The primary reasons for camel decline include mechanisation of agriculture, ban on camel slaughter, and decreasing pastureland. 4. The National Research Centre on Camel (NRCC) in Bikaner has developed commercially viable camel milk products including ice cream and fermented milk. Which of the statements given above are correct?Consider the following statements about the Pushkar fair of Rajasthan: 1. It is held annually at Pushkar in Ajmer district. 2. It is primarily a cattle and camel trading fair. 3. It is held during Kartik Purnima (October–November). 4. It is the largest camel fair in the world. Which of the statements given above are correct?Gir cattle, an excellent dairy breed originally from the Gir forest region of Gujarat, have been exported to which country where they are now used extensively in commercial dairy farming?Marwari breed of horse is famous for:Match the following animal fairs of Rajasthan with their associated districts: P. Mallinath Fair — 1. Jhalawar; Q. Chandrabhaga Fair — 2. Barmer; R. Gogamedi Fair — 3. Hanumangarh; S. Tilwara Fair — 4. Barmer. Choose the correct match:Match the following government schemes/institutions of Rajasthan with their primary focus area: P. Gopalan Scheme — 1. Conservation of indigenous cattle breeds through gaushala support Q. Pashu Mitra Scheme — 2. Training village-level animal health workers for first-aid and basic treatment R. Nandi Shala — 3. Shelter and upkeep of unproductive/stray bulls S. RAJFED — 4. Procurement and marketing of agricultural produce Choose the correct match:Match the following sheep breeds of Rajasthan with their primary region/district: P. Magra (Bikaneri) — 1. Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu; Q. Chokla — 2. Bikaner, Nagaur; R. Nali — 3. Udaipur, Chittorgarh; S. Sonadi — 4. Ganganagar, Hanumangarh. Choose the correct match:Rajasthan produces approximately what percentage of India's total wool?Rajasthan produces more than 80% of India's total output of guar (cluster bean). Which of the following best explains this dominance, AND correctly identifies how guar serves the livestock sector?

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