Livestock MCQ — 50 Practice Questions with Answers

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50 Questions Geography of Rajasthan

Q1. 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 Correct

B 1 and 4 only

C All four statements are correct

D 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct. RCDF uses the 'Saras' brand and provides cooperative dairy support. Operation Flood was led by Dr. Verghese Kurien. Statement 3 is incorrect — Rajasthan ranks 2nd in milk production; Uttar Pradesh is 1st.

Q2. 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.

Q3. 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.

Q4. Marwari breed of horse is famous for:

A Large size

B Heavy pulling capacity

C Inward-curving ears and endurance Correct

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.

Q5. The Kankrej cattle breed is a dual-purpose breed. Which of the following correctly identifies the region it is native to and its primary characteristics?

A Native to Bikaner district; best dairy breed of northwest Rajasthan

B Native to Barmer/Jalore districts; heavy dual-purpose breed known for strong bullocks and moderate milk Correct

C Native to Nagaur district; fastest draught breed famous for its speed

D Native to Gujarat (Saurashtra); kept in Rajasthan for camel-ploughing in saline soils

Explanation

Kankrej is a dual-purpose breed native to the Kankrej tract in Barmer and Jalore districts of Rajasthan, extending into Gujarat's Banaskantha district. It is known for heavy build, strong bullocks used for heavy draught work, and moderate to good milk yield.

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Q6. Which of the following statements about the Veer Teja Fair (Tejaji Mela) of Rajasthan is/are correct? 1. It is held at Parbatsar in Nagaur district. 2. It is a cattle fair specifically famous for trading Nagauri bullocks. 3. It is held on Bhadrapad Shukla Dashami (August–September). 4. Tejaji is worshipped as a snake-bite healing deity.

A 1 and 2 only

B 1, 2 and 3 only

C All four statements are correct

D 2 and 4 only

Q7. 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

C 2 and 4 only

D 1 and 3 only

Q8. 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?

A Guar thrives in Rajasthan's heavy monsoon rainfall and clay soils; its seeds are used as the primary cattle feed grain replacing bajra.

B Guar is suited to Rajasthan's arid, sandy, low-rainfall tracts due to its drought tolerance and nitrogen-fixing ability; its haulms (straw/stems) are a major source of dry fodder for livestock in the region.

C Guar is grown in Rajasthan's irrigated canal belt; it is primarily used as green fodder and silage for high-yielding crossbred cattle.

D Rajasthan dominates guar production due to government-mandated cultivation quotas; guar pods are fed directly to poultry as a protein supplement.

Q9. Consider the following statements about buffalo breeds found in Rajasthan: 1. Murrah buffalo is known as the Black Gold and produces the highest milk fat percentage. 2. Mehsana buffalo is a cross between Surti and Murrah breeds. 3. Jaffarabadi is the heaviest buffalo breed in India found in the Gir forest region. 4. Rajasthan is the leading state in buffalo population in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1, 2 and 3 only

B 2 and 3 only

C 1, 2, 3 and 4

D 1 and 3 only

Q10. Which goat breed, originating from Sirohi district of Rajasthan, is classified as a dual-purpose breed valued for both meat and milk, and has become popular in several other states of India?

A Jhakrana

B Sirohi

C Marwari

D Jamunapari

Q11. Which institution, established at Avikanagar (Tonk district) in Rajasthan, is the premier national research centre for sheep and wool improvement?

A Central Wool Development Board (CWDB)

B Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI)

C National Research Centre on Camel (NRCC)

D Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS)

Q12. 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

Q13. The Rajasthan Livestock Development Board (RLDB) is primarily responsible for which of the following?

A Processing and marketing of wool produced by sheep farmers in Rajasthan

B Breed improvement, semen production, and artificial insemination for enhancing livestock productivity

C Regulation and licensing of animal fairs and trading events across Rajasthan

D Collection and distribution of milk through Saras dairy cooperatives

Q14. Which district leads in wool production in Rajasthan?

A Jaipur

B Jodhpur

C Bikaner

D Barmer

Q15. Rathi breed of cow is associated with which district?

A Bikaner

B Barmer

C Nagaur

D Jodhpur

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