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[#61] Lincoln is native of
Correct Answer

(A) America

Explanation

Solution: Lincoln is native of America. Abraham Lincoln (12 th February 1809 - 15 th April 1865) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who served as the 16 th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln was born into poverty in a log cabin in Kentucky and was raised on the frontier, primarily in Indiana. He was self-educated and became a lawyer, Whig Party leader, Illinois state legislator, and U.S. Congressman from Illinois.

[#62] Which one of the following is not correctly matched in the term of Animal and Zoological name?
Correct Answer

(D) Camel ⇔ Eqaus caballus

Explanation

Solution: A. Sheep ⇔ Ovis aries Sheep or domestic sheep is scientifically known as Ovis aries. These are domesticated, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Domestic sheep are relatively small ruminants, usually with a crimped hair called wool and often with horns forming a lateral spiral. B. Buffalo ⇔ Bubalus bubalis The water buffalo is scientifically known as Bubalus bubalis, it is a large bovid originating in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The skin of the river buffalo is black, but some specimens may have dark, slate-colored skin. C. Swine ⇔ Sus domesticus The pig (Sus domesticus), often called swine, hog, or domestic pig when distinguishing from other members of the genus Sus, is an omnivorous, domesticated, even-toed, hoofed mammal. The size and weight of hogs largely depend on their breed. D. Camel ⇔ Eqaus caballus is not correctly matched. Camels belong to the genus Camelus, with three extant species. These are Arabian Camel / Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus). It is an even-toed ungulate in the genus Camelus that bears distinctive fatty deposits known as "humps" on its back.

[#63] Karan Fries was made by cross between
Correct Answer

(B) Friesian × Tharparkar

Explanation

Solution: Karan Fries was made by cross between Friesian × Tharparkar. Karan Fries is an Indian composite breed of cattle with superior milk production with a greater disease resistance than many other cattle. Understanding the basic sperm and semen characteristics is necessary to develop artificial insemination and sperm sexing methods. This breed has evolved at NDRI, Karnal (Haryana). It is a cross between Tharparkar × Holstein Friesian. Average milk production is 3700 kg with 3.8 - 4% fat.

[#64] The yellow colour of egg yolk is due to the pigment
Correct Answer

(C) Xanthophyll

Explanation

Solution: The yellow colour of egg yolk is due to the pigment Xanthophyll. Pigments that impart a yellow or orange color to egg yolk belong to an oxycarotenoid group called xanthophylls. The most important xanthophylls for egg yolk coloration are zeaxanthin and lutein. The former is causing egg yolks to be more orange-red, while lutein imparts a more yellow hue.

[#65] The disease found in sheep during monsoon
Correct Answer

(A) Foot rot

Explanation

Solution: The disease found in sheep during monsoon is Foot rot. Footrot (or Dichelobacter nodosus) is an infectious and contagious disease that can potentially cause lameness in your flock. Ovine (sheep) footrot has long been dreaded by sheep owners. Footrot of sheep and goats is a scheduled disease under disease control legislation.