1. Which of the following species of animal have the lowest dressing percentage?
A Goat
B Cattle
C Poultry
D Pig
E None of the above
Correct Answer A
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2. Which one is the normal lactation length for a cow in a dairy farm ?
A 295 days
B 305 days
C 325 days
D 365 days
E None of the above
Correct Answer B
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3. In commercial broiler production, feed conversion ratio (FCR) is considered an essential performance indicator because it measures:
A Egg production efficiency
B Resistance to viral diseases
C Amount of feed required per unit body weight gain
D Feather quality in broilers
E None of the above
Correct Answer C
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4. A commonly used breeding technique to improve local breed with proven indigenous breed is called as -
A Inbreeding
B Grading up
C Line breeding
D Back crossing
E None of the above
Correct Answer B
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5. Integrated farming which increases volume of operation is known as------
A Vertical integration
B Horizontal integration
C Forward integration
D Backward integration
E None of the above
Correct Answer B
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6. ............is the quality defect of pork and poultry meat characterised by low pH that leads to higher toughness and a lower water holding capacity of meat.
A PSE
B DFD
C Both a and b
D WHC
E None of the above
Correct Answer A
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7. In livestock economics, "value chain analysis" is MOST useful for:
A Measuring only feed intake costs
B Identifying all economic activities from production to consumer marketing
C Determining vaccine schedules
D Estimating genetic heritability
E None of the above
Correct Answer B
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8. Which parameter is MOST important when formulating a balanced ration for high-yielding dairy cows during early lactation?
A Maximum crude fiber with minimal energy
B High-energy density to compensate for negative energy balance
C Excessive calcium restriction
D Minimal protein supplementation
E None of the above
Correct Answer B
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9. Which is the pig breed possessing black with a white belt across its shoulders?
A Large White York shire
B Berkshire
C Poland china
D Hampshire
E None of the above
Correct Answer D
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10. Which factor has the GREATEST influence n carcass dressing percentage in meat-producing animals?
A Coat color
B Gut fill and proportion of non-carcass components
C Horn length
D Frequency of vaccination
E None of the above
Correct Answer B
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11. Which is the cattle breed possessing cobra hood shaped horns?
A Kankrej
B Ongole
C Kangeyam
D Halikar
E None of the above
Correct Answer C
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12. What is the most environmentally preferred strategy for livestock waste management?
A Source reduction/reduction of waste
B Land-filling
C Incineration
D Ocean dumping
E None of the above
Correct Answer A
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13. Precision livestock farming technologies primarily rely on sensors, automation, and data analytics to
A Completely replace farmers in animal production
B Reduce all labor requirements to zero
C Continuously monitor animal health, welfare, and productivity in real time
D Eliminate the need for veterinary intervention permanently
E None of the above
Correct Answer C
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14. A farming which gives diversified income resources is known as.......
A Extensive farming
B Intensive farming
C Mixed farming
D Organic farming
E None of the above
Correct Answer C
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15. The primary objective of biosecurity measures in livestock farms is to:
A Increase genetic variability
B Prevent introduction and spread of infectious diseases
C Maximize slaughter weight only
D Eliminate all environmental microorganisms permanently
E None of the above
Correct Answer B
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