1. According to the Animal census 2003 the density of Animals in Rajasthan and district with highest density of animals is:
(a) 144 and Dungarpurr
(b) 150 and Barmer
(c) 160 and Bikaner
(d) 165 and Bharatpur
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]
Ans. (a) 144 and Dungarpurr
- Rajasthan is a state that has a lot of livestock, making up 7% of the total livestock of India.
- Animal husbandry is a key part of the economy of the state. According to the Animal Census 2003, there are 144 animals per square km in Rajasthan.
- Dungarpur has the most animals with a density of 309, while Jaisalmer has the least.
- In the 2012 Animal Census, the density of animals in Rajasthan was 169 per square km.
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2. According to the 2007 Livestock Census, the total number of livestock in Rajasthan is-
(a) 491 Lakh
(b) 547 Lakh
(c) 579 Lakh
(d) 484 Lakh
[R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]
Ans. (c) 579 Lakh
- According to the Animal Census of 2007, Rajasthan had 579 lakh animals and 50.12 lakh chickens.
- The Animal Census of 2012 showed that there are 577.3 lakh animals in Rajasthan
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3. Famous breeds of cow for milk production are –
(a) Tharparkar and Rathi
(b) Rathi and Nagarui
(c) Malwi and Tharparkar
(d) Mevati and Malwai
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]
Ans. (a) Tharparkar and Rathi
- Rathi and Tharparkar are closely related cows, both originating from the Thar Desert in northwest India.
- Scientists used ‘RAPD-PCR’ molecular characterization to compare the two breeds, which are both well-known for producing milk.
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4. Jhakarana, Sirohi, and Marwari breed took under breed improvment programme by Animal husbandry department, Government of Rajasthan are associated with
(a) Cow
(b) Camel
(c) Goats
(d) Sheep
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (c) Goats
- Under the Breed Improvement program of the Department of Animal Husbandry, Rajasthan, Jhakarana, Sirohi and Marwari breeds are related to goats.
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