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The correct answer is 41.7

Key Points

• Chickens have a much higher body temperature than humans.
• Normal chicken body temperature ranges from about 40.6 - 43°C

Important Points Normal body temperature of different animals

The correct answer is Enhancing development in underdeveloped districts.

Key Points

• The Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) was launched by the Government of India in January 2018, under the aegis of NITI Aayog.
• It aims to transform underdeveloped districts by addressing key sectors such as health, education, agriculture, water resources, financial inclusion, and skill development.
• The programme focuses on improving developmental indicators in 112 identified districts across India, which are lagging in socio-economic parameters.
• ADP leverages real-time monitoring and ranking mechanisms to ensure progress and accountability in district-level development.
• It emphasizes collaboration among central and state governments, local administrations, and development partners to implement targeted interventions effectively.

Additional Information

• Key Indicators Under ADP:
• Districts are ranked on 49 key performance indicators across 5 themes: health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion, and basic infrastructure.
• These indicators are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Monitoring Mechanism:
• Real-time data collection and monitoring are facilitated via the Champions of Change dashboard.
• Districts are ranked monthly based on their progress, fostering competition and accountability.
• Collaboration:
• ADP encourages partnerships between the government, private sector, and civil society organizations.
• It promotes sharing of best practices among districts to enhance the overall impact.
• Impact:
• ADP has contributed to improved developmental outcomes in targeted districts, including better health services, enhanced school infrastructure, and increased agricultural productivity.
• By focusing on grassroots-level interventions, it aims to reduce inter-district disparities and foster inclusive growth.

The correct answer is 192.49 ​million

Key Points

• Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying released the 20^th Livestock Census in 2019.

The following are the key results of the 20^th Livestock Census:

• The total Livestock population is 535.78 million in the country showing an increase of 4.6% over Livestock Consus 2012
• The total Bovine population (Cattle, Buffalo, Mithun, and Yak) is 302.79 million in 2019 which shows an increase of about 1% over the previous census.
• The total number of cattle in the country in 2019 is 192.49 million showing an increase of 0.8% over the previous Census.
• The Female Cattle (cows population) is 145.12 million, an increase of 18.0% over the previous census (2012).

The correct answer is Chokla.

Key Points

• Chokla is fine carpet wool Indian sheep and reared basically for its wool quality and suitability for migration.
• Chokla grows the finest carpet wool of all the Indian breeds ranging in its quality number from 54s to 60s count.
• The wool produced by Chokla sheep is heterogeneous and is generally mixed with the coarser fleece of other sheep before utilization as carpet wool.
• Over the period there is a significant improvement in the body weight at different ages and this reflects the effect of selection in the flock.

Additional Information

• Superior carpet wool breeds: Chokla, Nali, Magra, Jaisalmeri, Pugal, Patanwadi, Tibetan, Bonpala, Gaddi, Rampur Bushair, Poonchi, Karnah, Gurez, Changthangi, Avikalin.
• Lohi Sheep is used for its carpet quality wool and meat production.
• The finest and softest sheep's wool is Merino which comes from the Merino sheep.

The correct answer is Pneumatic secateur.

1. Grafting knife:

• For cuting and defoliation of scion stick, making of chiesel point and "V" grooves for grafting.
• Slashing of thin twigs and for general purpose cuttings.

1. Shear:

• ​It is used for prunning and cutting of the orchard trees in standing position which are beyond reach.

1. Pneumatic secateur:

• It is used for prunning vines.

1. Dah:

• ​Used for cutting of small trees, shrubs and clearance of jungle growth.

The correct answer is Dairy Sector

Key Points

• OPERATION FLOOD (1970-1996) created a strong foundation to transform India's dairy sector into a vibrant business activity.
• It paved the way to take up new initiatives and create new conditions to firm up India's world leadership in milk production.
• The new challenge for the Dairy Industry was to explore ways to emerge stronger using the network created under OF.
• The Perspective Plan is a plan that attempts to take the dairy cooperative movement to its highest potential.
• The Perspective Plan focused on four key areas. These include:

1. Strengthening Cooperative Business
2. Production Enhancement
3. Assuring Quality
4. Creating a National Information Network

• The State Milk Marketing Federations and the Milk Producers' Cooperative Unions, the architects, and key beneficiaries have identified the thrust areas.
• The plan was designed to keep at the helm the benefit to farmers at large.
• National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) facilitated the planning process and provided technical support and need-based finance for implementing the Perspective Plan.

The correct answer is Karnal

Key Points

• The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) was established on 21^st September 1984 in Bangalore in the form of twin institutes namely:

1. National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources and

2. National Institute of Animal Genetics

• Then shifted to Karnal in 1985.
• The two institutes were merged into the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) in 1995.

The Correct answer is Leghorn, Minorca, and Ancona.

Key Points

Classifications of breeds of poultry according to the origin of the region

Important Points

Home tract of Chicken breeds:

The exotic cattle breed Holstein Friesian has the highest average milk yield out of the following cattle breeds.

Holstein Friesian:

● The average milk production of cow is 6000 to 7000 kgs per lactation.

●It originated from the northern parts of the Netherlands, especially in the province of Friesland.

● It is the largest dairy breed and ruggedly built in shape and possesses large udder.

● Breeds have typical markings of black and white that make them easily distinguishable.

The correct answer is Bacteria 

Key Points

• Anthrax is caused by a spore-forming bacterium that mainly affects animals.
• Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis.
• It is also known as splenic fever due to the fact that there is an extensive enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly) due to this infection.
• Anthrax can be found naturally in soil and commonly affects domestic and wild animals around the world.
• Humans can become infected through contact with an infected animal or by inhaling spores.

 Important Points

Common Diseases of Cattle and Buffaloes

1. Diseases caused by bacteria - Anthrax, black quarter, brucellosis, mastitis, Haemorrhagic septicemia, calf scours, pneumonia.
2. Diseases caused by viruses - Foot and Mouth, Rinderpest.
3. Diseases caused by protozoan organisms - Coccidiosis, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Theileriosis, Trypanosomiasis, Trichomonads.
4. Diseases caused by parasites - Roundworms (Nematodes), Tapeworms (Cestodes), Liver flukes (Trematodes).

Additional Information Metabolic and non-specific diseases in Cattle and Buffaloes

a) Deficiency diseases - Deficiency of protein, energy, Vit-A, B-complex, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, iodine, cobalt, Vit-D 

b) Non-specific disorders - bloat, ketosis, milk fever