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[#516] Angora is a native of
Correct Answer
(B) Turkey
Explanation
Solution: Angora is a native of Turkey. Turkish Angoras are one of the ancient, natural breeds of cats, having originated in central Anatolia (Ankara Province in modern-day Turkey). The breed has been documented as early as the 17 th century. Outside of the United States, the breed is usually referred to as simply the Angora or Ankara cat. These cats have slender and elegant bodies. In the winter they are perfectly camouflaged in the snow and are often mistaken for snow weasels as they grow fairly long.
[#517] Chokla the breed of
Correct Answer
(B) Sheep
Explanation
Solution: Chokla is a breed of Sheep. The Chokla is a comparatively fine-wool producing type among the Indian sheep. The wool produced by Chokla animals is heterogeneous in quality and generally mixed with coarser fleece of other sheep for their utilisation as carpet wool.
[#518] Nasal septum in bull calves be punctured for pulling a rope or nose ring at the age of
Correct Answer
(D) 12 months
Explanation
Solution: Nasal septum in bull calves is punctured for pulling a rope or nose ring at the age of 12 months. Some nose rings are installed through a pierced hole in the nasal septum or rim of the nose and remain there, while others are temporary tools. Bull rings are usually 8 to 13 centimetres (3 to 5 inches) in diameter, depending on the size of the bull. The ring is normally placed on the bull between 9 and 12 months of age. It is usually done by a veterinarian, who pierces the septum with a scalpel or punch. Self-piercing rings (with sharp ends designed to be pressed through the septum and then pulled together with a screw).
[#519] Longest phase of oestrus cycle
Correct Answer
(D) Diestrus
Explanation
Solution: Longest phase of oestrus cycle Diestrus. This phase is characterized by the activity of the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone. The signs of estrogen stimulation subside and the corpus luteum starts to form. The uterine lining begins to appear. The vaginal cytology during metestrus consists of many leukocytes along with nucleated cells and cornified cells. Diestrus is the longest phase, lasting roughly 57 h, and the vaginal smear consists primarily of leukocytes. Estrus detection in vaginal smears.
[#520] The highest number of buffaloes are found in
Correct Answer
(A) India
Explanation
Solution: The highest number of buffaloes are found in India. The world population of 200 million buffaloes has been distributed over 40 countries, but 97 percent population is confined to Asia and India with 109 million buffaloes hosting 57 percent of the total. Uttar Pradesh had the highest buffalo population in India, at about 33 million in 2019. Indian states with the highest number of buffalo in 2019.