Animal Husbandry - Study Mode
[#286] Goat population in India according to the 2019 census is:
Correct Answer
(C) 148 m
Explanation
Solution: The Goat population in the country in 2019 is 148.88 million showing an increase of 10.1% over the previous census.
[#287] The oestrus period in sow is of the duration of
Correct Answer
(A) 40 - 45 h
Explanation
Solution: The oestrus period in sow is of the duration of 40 - 45 h. Oestrus is the period in the sexual cycle of female mammals, except the higher primates, during which they are in heat i.e., ready to accept a male and to mate. The oestrous cycle in pigs spans 18 - 24 days. It consists of a follicular phase of 5 - 7 days and a luteal phase of 13 - 15 days. During the follicular phase, small antral follicles develop into large, pre-ovulatory follicles.
[#288] 'Balanced ration' is the amount of feed
Correct Answer
(D) Which has correct proportion of all the feed nutrients supplied in 24 hrs
Explanation
Solution: 'Balanced ration' is the amount of feed that has correct proportion of all the feed nutrients supplied in 24 hrs. A ration is the amount of feed an animal receives in 24 hours. A balanced ration is the amount of feed that will supply the proper amount and proportions of nutrients needed for an animal to perform a specific purpose such as growth, maintenance, lactation or gestation.
[#289] The number of chromosomes in swamp buffalo is
Correct Answer
(C) 2n = 48
Explanation
Solution: The number of chromosomes in swamp buffalo is 2n = 48. The genetic diversity among the two types of buffaloes (river and swamp) exists to the extent of a different number of diploid chromosomes 2n = 50 and 48 respectively. The diploid chromosome number of the swamp buffalo from both countries was 48 and that of the river buffalo was 50, while all F1 hybrids exhibited 49 chromosomes.
[#290] Maximum population of poultry in
Correct Answer
(C) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation
Solution: The maximum population of poultry in Andhra Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh, the highest layer bird population with approximately 6.27 crores is in the East and West Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts. Also, the poultry prominent districts with a medium number of layer farms are Chittoor, Nellore, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam districts.