Punjab - Study Mode

[#621] Which of the following is/are true about Dairy Development Board?
Correct Answer

(A) To provide remunerative marketing to the milk producers.

Explanation

Solution: The Dairy Development Board was set-up in the year 1964, with an objective to provide remunerative marketing to the milk producers and overall department of dairying in the state. The department acts in the advisory capacity to the administrative department and is mainly responsible for the development of dairying.

[#622] The aim(s) of State Animal Health Institute is/are
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The aim of this institute is to cater to the needs of whole state for advanced diagnosis of animal disease and make necessary recommendations for treatment as well as prevention. The institute also coordinates the working of different diagnostic laboratories, institutions, mobile units and renderpest laboratory.

[#623] Which of the following is the breed of Sheep?
Correct Answer

(C) Nali breed

Explanation

Solution: The Nali is a hair sheep breed of Punjab and also well adapted to the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Haryana. Nali is mainly a wool and meat producing breed. It has good carpet-quality wool with the densest and heaviest fabric. The males are horned and the females are naturally hornless.

[#624] Which of the following institutes of the country is playing an active role in the development of ornamental fish culture in the state of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(C) Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Explanation

Solution: To boost the field of ornamental fish culture (i.e. aquarium fishes) in Punjab, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana is playing an active role. Different ornamental fish species are being cultured and their breeding is carried out successfully and sold on regular basis to hobbyists, fish sellers, etc. The state have successfully developed the culture and breeding technology of various ornamental fish species like gold fish, comet, shubunkin,
redhead, jot carp, molly, guppy, platy and swordtail varieties.

[#625] How government aims to increase rural backyard poultry in Punjab?
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: The State Government aims to increase rural backyard poultry in Punjab by providing loans on easy terms and giving subsidies to the rural people. The Punjab State Agricultural Board provides diversified loans to farmers for poultry development, emu farming and turkey farming.