Livestock Production & Management - Test series 1

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Livestock Production & Management-Test series 1

ICAR / Banking / ARS – 50 MCQs

1.

The normal gestation period of a cow is:
A. 260 days
B. 280 days
C. 310 days
D. 330 days
Ans: B

2.

Colostrum feeding is most important because it provides:
A. Energy
B. Minerals
C. Antibodies
D. Vitamins
Ans: C

3.

The ideal age for first calving in crossbred cows is:
A. 18 months
B. 24 months
C. 30 months
D. 36 months
Ans: C

4.

Which breed is known as the “milch queen of India”?
A. Gir
B. Sahiwal
C. Red Sindhi
D. Tharparkar
Ans: B

5.

The normal body temperature of cattle is:
A. 36.5°C
B. 37.5°C
C. 38.5°C
D. 39.5°C
Ans: C

6.

Dehorning is recommended at the age of:
A. 1–2 days
B. 1–2 weeks
C. 2–3 months
D. 6 months
Ans: B

7.

Which housing system allows animals to move freely?
A. Tie-stall system
B. Loose housing system
C. Conventional system
D. Intensive system
Ans: B

8.

The first milk after parturition is called:
A. Skim milk
B. Whole milk
C. Colostrum
D. Fore milk
Ans: C

9.

Which mineral deficiency causes milk fever?
A. Calcium
B. Phosphorus
C. Iron
D. Sodium
Ans: A

10.

The average lactation period of a cow is:
A. 200 days
B. 250 days
C. 305 days
D. 365 days
Ans: C

11.

The process of removing male calves’ testicles is called:
A. Docking
B. Dehorning
C. Castration
D. Spaying
Ans: C

12.

Which breed is a dual-purpose cattle breed?
A. Jersey
B. Holstein Friesian
C. Hariana
D. Brown Swiss
Ans: C

13.

Silage is prepared under:
A. Aerobic condition
B. Anaerobic condition
C. Sun drying
D. Fermentation with oxygen
Ans: B

14.

Which fodder is rich in protein?
A. Maize
B. Sorghum
C. Berseem
D. Paddy straw
Ans: C

15.

The ideal floor slope in cattle shed is:
A. 1:20
B. 1:40
C. 1:60
D. 1:100
Ans: B

16.

Which vitamin is synthesized by rumen microbes?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin B-complex
D. Vitamin D
Ans: C

17.

Weaning means:
A. Separation of cow and calf at birth
B. Feeding calf with milk replacer
C. Early separation of calf from dam
D. Allowing calf to suckle always
Ans: C

18.

Which breed is native to Gujarat?
A. Gir
B. Ongole
C. Kankrej
D. Both A and C
Ans: D

19.

The average age of puberty in cows is:
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 30 months
Ans: C

20.

Which gas causes bloat in ruminants?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Methane
D. Carbon monoxide
Ans: C

21.

The recommended space for an adult cow in loose housing is:
A. 2 m²
B. 4 m²
C. 6–8 m²
D. 12 m²
Ans: C

22.

Which disease is also called “milk fever”?
A. Ketosis
B. Hypocalcaemia
C. Mastitis
D. Brucellosis
Ans: B

23.

Calf starter feed is rich in:
A. Fiber
B. Fat
C. Protein
D. Minerals only
Ans: C

24.

Which method is best for heat detection?
A. Rectal examination
B. Blood test
C. Observing standing heat
D. Milk test
Ans: C

25.

The practice of feeding balanced ration improves:
A. Milk yield
B. Health
C. Reproductive efficiency
D. All of the above
Ans: D

26.

Which breed is exotic dairy cattle?
A. Sahiwal
B. Gir
C. Jersey
D. Red Sindhi
Ans: C

27.

The normal dry period of a cow is:
A. 30 days
B. 45 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Ans: C

28.

Which fodder is called “queen of fodders”?
A. Lucerne
B. Berseem
C. Maize
D. Napier grass
Ans: A

29.

The ideal time for artificial insemination is:
A. At onset of heat
B. Mid heat
C. End of heat
D. After heat
Ans: B

30.

Which disease affects udder of dairy animals?
A. Foot and Mouth Disease
B. Brucellosis
C. Mastitis
D. Anthrax
Ans: C

31.

Which by-product is used as cattle feed?
A. Rice polish
B. Wheat bran
C. Oil cakes
D. All of the above
Ans: D

32.

Which system reduces labor cost?
A. Tie stall
B. Loose housing
C. Conventional housing
D. Closed housing
Ans: B

33.

The main objective of livestock management is:
A. Maximum production
B. Animal welfare
C. Economic profit
D. All of the above
Ans: D

34.

Which breed is famous for draught purpose?
A. Jersey
B. Holstein Friesian
C. Ongole
D. Brown Swiss
Ans: C

35.

Which nutrient is required in maximum quantity?
A. Vitamins
B. Minerals
C. Protein
D. Water
Ans: D

36.

Which practice prevents parasitic infestation?
A. Vaccination
B. Deworming
C. AI
D. Weaning
Ans: B

37.

The normal respiration rate of cattle is:
A. 5–10/min
B. 10–20/min
C. 20–30/min
D. 30–40/min
Ans: C

38.

Which feed improves butter fat percentage?
A. Green fodder
B. Roughage
C. Concentrate
D. Minerals
Ans: B

39.

Which age group needs more protein?
A. Adult animals
B. Pregnant animals
C. Growing calves
D. Dry animals
Ans: C

40.

Which factor affects milk yield the most?
A. Breed
B. Feed
C. Management
D. All of the above
Ans: D

41.

Crossbreeding aims to improve:
A. Milk production
B. Growth rate
C. Disease resistance
D. All of the above
Ans: D

42.

Which housing orientation is best in tropical regions?
A. East–West
B. North–South
C. Circular
D. Random
Ans: B

43.

Which cattle breed has long ears?
A. Sahiwal
B. Gir
C. Kankrej
D. Hariana
Ans: B

44.

The main purpose of record keeping is:
A. Management decision
B. Disease control
C. Genetic improvement
D. All of the above
Ans: D

45.

Which fodder is non-leguminous?
A. Berseem
B. Lucerne
C. Cowpea
D. Maize
Ans: D

46.

The ideal milking interval is:
A. 6 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 24 hours
Ans: C

47.

Which disease is zoonotic?
A. Mastitis
B. Brucellosis
C. Milk fever
D. Ketosis
Ans: B

48.

Which practice reduces calf mortality?
A. Early weaning
B. Colostrum feeding
C. Castration
D. Dehorning
Ans: B

49.

Which fodder preservation method reduces wastage?
A. Hay making
B. Silage making
C. Chaffing
D. All of the above
Ans: D

50.

Livestock sector contributes significantly to:
A. GDP
B. Employment
C. Nutrition security
D. All of the above
Ans: D


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