Livestock MCQ — 41 Practice Questions with Answers

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41 Questions Geography of Rajasthan

Q1. Which 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).

A Only statement 1 is correct

B Only statements 1 and 3 are correct

C All three statements are correct Correct

D Statements 1 and 2 are correct but statement 3 is incorrect

Explanation

All three statements are correct. Marwari and Kathiawari are the most famous horse breeds of the Indian subcontinent. Both share the distinctive inward-curving ears that meet at the tips. Marwari horses are from Rajasthan (bred by Rajput warriors), while Kathiawari are from the Kathiawar/Saurashtra peninsula of Gujarat.

Q2. What percentage of India's camels are in Rajasthan?

A 50%

B 84.43% Correct

C 95%

D 70%

Explanation

Rajasthan accounts for 84.43% of India's camel population.

Q3. Rajasthan produces approximately what percentage of India's total wool?

A 10%

B 60%

C 40% Correct

D 20%

Explanation

Rajasthan produces approximately 40-48% of India's total wool (the exact share varies year to year, with recent data showing ~47.5% in FY24), making it the largest wool-producing state. Major wool-producing breeds include Marwari, Chokla, Magra, and Jaisalmeri sheep. About 85% of Rajasthan's wool is carpet-grade.

Q4. 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:

A P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4

B P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4 Correct

C P-4, Q-1, R-3, S-2

D P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3

Explanation

Mallinath Fair (P) — Barmer/Tilwara (2); Chandrabhaga Fair (Q) — Jhalawar (1); Gogamedi Fair (R) — Hanumangarh (3); Tilwara Fair (S) — Barmer (4). Both Mallinath and Tilwara fairs are in Barmer. Chandrabhaga Fair (Jhalawar) is held on Kartik Ekadashi. Gogamedi Fair (Hanumangarh) is dedicated to Gogaji and is a major cattle trading fair.

Q5. 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?

A 1, 2 and 4 only

B 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct

C 2 and 4 only

D 1 and 3 only

Explanation

All four statements are correct. Camel population declined from ~5 lakh in 1990s to under 2.5 lakh by 2019 census. Camel was declared State Animal in 2014. Mechanisation, slaughter ban economics, and pastureland loss all contributed to decline. NRCC Bikaner has developed camel milk ice cream and fermented beverages.

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Q6. Which of the following is the State Animal of Rajasthan (domestic animal category)?

A Indian Wild Ass

B Chinkara

C Camel

D Marwari Horse

Q7. Tharparkar breed of cattle is found primarily in:

A Jaipur

B Barmer-Jaisalmer

C Kota

D Udaipur

Q8. Rathi breed of cow is associated with which district?

A Bikaner

B Barmer

C Nagaur

D Jodhpur

Q9. 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?

A 1 and 2 only

B 1, 2 and 3 only

C 1, 3 and 4 only

D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q10. Sonadi breed of sheep is found in which region?

A Hadoti (Kota)

B Marwar (Jodhpur)

C Shekhawati (Sikar)

D Mewar (Udaipur, Dungarpur)

Q11. The Kamdhenu Yojana of Rajasthan was launched primarily to achieve which of the following objectives?

A Promotion of camel rearing and camel milk products

B Improvement of indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds through scientific breeding and milk enhancement

C Development of wool production and carpet industry in rural areas

D Construction of gaushalas (cow shelters) and management of stray cattle only

Q12. Which of the following cattle breeds of Rajasthan is primarily known for its high milk yield and is mainly found in the Bikaner and Ganganagar districts?

A Tharparkar

B Nagauri

C Kankrej

D Rathi

Q13. RCDF (Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation) operates under which brand name for its milk and milk products?

A Amul

B Saras

C Parag

D Nandini

Q14. Consider the following statements about the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF) and Operation Flood: 1. RCDF operates under the 'Saras' brand for milk and milk products. 2. Operation Flood (White Revolution) was launched by Dr. Verghese Kurien. 3. Rajasthan is currently the largest milk-producing state in India. 4. RCDF provides procurement, processing, and marketing support to dairy cooperatives. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1, 2 and 4 only

B 1 and 4 only

C All four statements are correct

D 2 and 3 only

Q15. The Nagaur Cattle Fair (Ramdeoji Pashu Mela), one of the largest cattle fairs in Asia, is held in which month?

A January–February

B March–April

C October–November

D July–August

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