Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#651] Arin in Bandipora located in Kashmir valley is a government run breeding farm of which livestock?
Correct Answer

(C) Goat

Explanation

Solution: The government run goat breeding farm is located in Arindarpora (Bandipora). One more goat breeding farm is in Goddbal (Ganderbal).

[#652] Angora wool is taken from which livestock in Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Rabbit

Explanation

Solution: Angora rabbit is known for producing fine quality fibres that are mixed with Pashmina fibres to get fine woollen fibres.

[#653] Integrated Sample Survey (ISS) has been taken up by Sheep Husbandry Department, Jammu in
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Integrated Sample Survey (ISS) is funded by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Government of India with 100% share. This scheme has been taken up by Sheep Husbandry Department, Jammu in Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Reasi districts of Jammu division from 2008.

[#654] The Frozen Semen Project was started under which programme?
Correct Answer

(D) Indo-Danish

Explanation

Solution: In 1980, the Frozen Semen Project at Ranbirgarh was started under Indo-Danish Programme. The Danish Government provided the required equipments for production and processing of Frozen Semen. The Frozen Semen Project is catering to the centres in Kashmir valley, Kargil and Ladakh districts.

[#655] Yaks are mainly found in
Correct Answer

(B) Ladakh region

Explanation

Solution: Yaks are mainly found in Ladakh region. They provide a number of products like meat, milk, hide, etc. The hide is used for making leather, ropes, grain bags, tents (Rebo), shoes, sweaters, etc. Its tail hairs are used for making ceremonial fly whisks known as Chauri.