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[#181] Thick horns, broad dished forehead and short face are present in
Correct Answer

(B) Kankrej

Explanation

Solution: Thick horns, a broad dished forehead and short face are present in Kankrej. It is also called Wadad or Waged, Wadhiar. Originated from Southeast Rann of Kutch of Gujarat and adjoining Rajasthan (Barmer and Jodhpur district). Colour of the animal varies from silver-grey to iron-grey or steel-black. The gait of Kankrej is peculiar called $$1frac{1}{4}$$ xa0paces (sawai chal). Kankrej is valued for fast, powerful, draught cattle. Useful in ploughing and carting. The cows are good milkers, yielding about 1360 kgs.

[#182] National Research Centre on camel is located at
Correct Answer

(A) Bikaner

Explanation

Solution: National Research Centre on camel is located at Bikaner. ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, is a Premier Research Centre located in Bikaner city of Rajasthan. The Government of India established a Project Directorate on Camel at Bikaner (India) on 5 th July 1984 under aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) which was upgraded to National Research Centre on Camel (NRCC) on 20 th September 1995. It is located in the Jorbeer area of Bikaner city which is about 8 km from Bikaner main city. The key objectives of NRCC are camel breeding and health, utilisation of camel milk and its byproducts like ice-cream made of it, which makes it a one-of-a-kind institute in India.

[#183] Fowl cholera disease of poultry is caused by
Correct Answer

(A) Bacterial disease

Explanation

Solution: Fowl cholera disease in poultry is caused by Bacterial disease. It is an infectious avian disease caused by the bacterium, Pasteurella multocida. It is a Gram-negative, nonmotile, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacterium. The species P. multocida includes the subspecies multocida, septica and gallicida. The most efficient treatment in breeding flocks or laying hens is individual intramuscular injections of a long-acting tetracycline, with the same antibiotic in drinking water.

[#184] Thyroxine and calcitocin help in increased rate of cellular metabolism and decreased blood calcium, respectively are released from
Correct Answer

(B) Thyroid

Explanation

Solution: Thyroxine and calcitocin help in an increased rate of cellular metabolism and decreased blood calcium, respectively are released from Thyroid. The thyroid gland produces three hormones: Triiodothyronine, also known as T3. Tetraiodothyronine, also called thyroxine or T4. Calcitonin. Calcitonin is a hormone that your thyroid gland makes and releases to help regulate calcium levels in your blood by decreasing it. Calcitonin opposes the actions of the parathyroid hormone, which is a hormone that increases your blood calcium levels.

[#185] Taurine requirement of cats is . . . . . . . . mg/kg DM in diet
Correct Answer

(B) 500

Explanation

Solution: Taurine requirement of cats is 500 mg/kg DM in diet. Taurine is exclusively found in animal-based proteins. It is critical for normal vision, digestion, heart muscle function, to maintain normal pregnancy and fetal development, and to maintain a healthy immune system. Taurine is an essential amino acid in the cat. This value is in agreement with the previous estimate and approximates a taurine concentration of 500 mg/kg of dry matter in a commercial cat food.