Animal Husbandry - Study Mode
[#316] The average fat percentage in buffalo milk is about
Correct Answer
(C) 7.3%
Explanation
Solution: The average fat percentage in buffalo milk is about 7.3%. Milk is an emulsion or colloid of butterfat globules within a water-based fluid that contains dissolved carbohydrates and protein aggregates with minerals.
The fat globules contain some yellow-orange carotene, enough in some breeds to impart a golden or "creamy" hue to a glass of milk. Buffalo milk is thicker than cow milk. Cow milk has 3 - 4% of fat, while buffalo milk has about 7 - 8%.
[#317] Morocco leather produced from skin of
Correct Answer
(A) Goat
Explanation
Solution: Morocco leather is produced from skin of Goat. The finest grades of Morocco leather are goatskin, but by the late 19 th century other skins often were substituted in practice, particularly sheepskin and split calfskin. It has been widely used in the manufacture of gloves and the uppers of ladies' shoes and men's low-cut shoes but is commonly associated with wallets, linings for fine luggage, and bookbinding.
[#318] Period of animal between conception and parturation is called as
Correct Answer
(A) Gestation period
Explanation
Solution: Period of animal between conception and parturition is called as Gestation period. Gestation is the period of development during the carrying of an embryo, and later foetus, inside viviparous animals. It is typical for mammals but also occurs for some non-mammals. The time interval of gestation is called the gestation period.
[#319] Military dairy farm was established in
Correct Answer
(C) 1889
Explanation
Solution: Military dairy farm was established in 1889. Military Farms were established by the British Army for production and supply of hygienic, wholesome and fresh cow's milk to troops located in various garrisons across undivided India. The first Military Farm was set up on 1 st Feb 1889 with the establishment of Military Farm Allahabad.
[#320] Meat production in India
Correct Answer
(A) 6 mt
Explanation
Solution: Meat production in India is 6 mt (million ton). Meat production in India is estimated at 6.3 million tons annually and is ranked 5th in the world in terms of production volume. India is responsible for 3% of the total meat production in the world. The largest producer of meat in the country is Uttar Pradesh producing 23% of the total meat followed by West Bengal contributes 12% to the meat production. Andhra Pradesh is the third largest meat producer in the country which produces 7% of the total production.