Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1
Which one of the following is an indigenous breed of dairy cows?
- Jersey
- Frieswal
- Sahiwal
- Dangi
Answer
Sahiwal
Reason — Sahiwal is an indigenous breed of dairy cows
Question 2
Which one of the following is the common breed of buffalo found in Gujarat?
- Surti
- Murrah
- Gir
- Mehsana
Answer
Mehsana
Reason — This is a breed common in Gujarat. Its average milk yield is about 1200-2500 litres.
Question 3
Identify the indigenous breed of poultry of India.
- White Leghorn
- HH-260
- Aseel
- B-77
Answer
Aseel
Reason — The most popular indigenous poultry breed of India is Aseel.
Question 4
Which one of the following is a rabi crop?
- Mustard
- Pea
- Rice
- Wheat
Answer
Wheat
Reason — Wheat is an important rabi crop of India as it is sown in October/early November.
Question 5
Identify the Kharif crop.
- Barley
- Mustard
- Rice
- Wheat
Answer
Rice
Reason — Rice is the most important Kharif crop of India.
Short Answer Questions
Question 1
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Cattle feed made from cereals and wheat is called ...............
(b) Rearing of birds for eggs and meat is called ...............
(c) Animal food is rich in ...............
Answer
(a) Cattle feed made from cereals and wheat is called concentrates.
(b) Rearing of birds for eggs and meat is called poultry.
(c) Animal food is rich in proteins.
Question 2
Name the following :
(a) The popular indigenous breed of poultry in india ...............
(b) Rearing of honey bees ..............
(c) Architect of white revolution in India ..............
(d) A kashmiri goat which gives expensive wool ..............
(e) Scientist responsible for green revolution in India ..............
Answer
(a) Aseel.
(b) Apiculture.
(c) Mr. Verghese Kurien.
(d) Kashmiri Pashmina.
(e) M. S. Swaminathan.
Question 3
Match the columns:
Column A | Column B |
---|---|
(a) Rabi crop | (i) Transplantation |
(b) Rice crop | (ii) Winter crop |
(c) Orchards | (iii) Kharif crop |
Answer
Column A | Column B |
---|---|
(a) Rabi crop | (ii) Winter crop |
(b) Rice crop | (iii) Kharif crop |
(c) Orchards | (i) Transplantation |
Question 4(a)
Name any four animals which provide us food.
Answer
Goat, Sheep, Pig, Hen
Question 4(b)
Name any two dual purpose breeds of cattle.
Answer
Dangi and Tharparkar
Question 4(c)
Give two examples of milch animals.
Answer
Cows, Goats
Question 4(d)
Name any two high-yielding indigenous breeds of cow .
Answer
Gir, Sahiwal
Question 4(e)
Name four varieties of edible fishes in India.
Answer
Bombay Duck, Eel, Hilsa, Salmon
Question 4(f)
Name two breeds of buffaloes.
Answer
Murrah, Surti
Question 5
Briefly explain the following terms :
(a) Animal Husbandry
(b) Sericulture
(c) Aquaculture
(d) Hatcheries
(e) Pisciculture
Answer
(a) Animal Husbandry — The branch of biology which deals with feeding, shelter, caring and breeding of domesticated animals is called animal husbandry.
(b) Sericulture — The technique of artificial rearing of silkworm for production of silk is called sericulture.
(c) Aquaculture — Aquaculture is the term used for production or farming of useful aquatic animals like fish, prawns, lobsters, molluscs, etc.
(d) Hatcheries — A hatchery is a facility where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions, especially those of fish or poultry.
(e) Pisciculture — Pisciculture is the production and management of fishes. It involves breeding and raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures mainly for food.
Question 6
What is organic farming?
Answer
Organic farming is the practice of raising crops without using synthetic fertilisers and pesticides. The main aim of organic farming is to enhance soil fertility, grow crops in an ecofriendly environment free from chemical pollution (pesticides) and thus produce crops with high nutritional value.
Long Answer Questions
Question 1
Differentiate between an egger and a broiler.
Answer
Difference between egger and a broiler.
Egger | Broiler |
---|---|
The egg laying chickens are called Eggers | Chickens reared for obtaining meat are called Broilers |
Eggers need food rich in vitamins, minerals and micronutrients. | Broilers require food rich in proteins, fats and vitamin A & K. |
Eggers require enough space and adequate lighting for proper growth. | Broilers require conditions to grow fast with low mortality. |
Question 2
Name any two exotic breeds of fowl in India, and mention their usefulness.
Answer
Two exotic breeds of fowl in India are —
- White leghorn — Its size is small and it needs less feed for maintenance. Thus, its farming is more economical hence it is more popular.
- Rhode Island Red — It serves both the purposes as it is a good egg layer and also provides enough meat. It was raised on a farm in Rhode Island of USA so it is named as Rhode Island Red.
Question 3
What are "milch animals"? Give two examples each of exotic and cross breeds of cows.
Answer
Animals reared for producing milk like cows, buffaloes, goats, etc. are called milch animals.
Jersey and Brown Swiss are examples of exotic breeds of cows. Karan-Fries and Frieswal are cross breeds of cows.
Question 4
What is the meaning of term "aquaculture" ? Name any three animals which can be cultured by this method .
Answer
The term Aquaculture is used for the production or farming of useful aquatic animals in various types of water bodies.
Three animals cultured by this method are fish, prawns and lobsters.
Question 5
Differentiate between food crops and cash crops. Give two examples of each.
Answer
Food crop | Cash crop |
---|---|
Food crops are cultivated for the production of food. | Cash crops are cultivated for commercial purposes. |
Examples — Wheat, Pulses | Examples — Cotton, Rubber |
Question 6
What are Kharif crops ? Name the most important cereal plant of such crops.
Answer
Kharif crops (means "autumn crops") are raised in the rainy season (June to October). These crops are usually sown at the beginning of the monsoon season around June and harvested by September or October. Rice is the most important kharif crop of India.
Question 7
Name the two main crop seasons of India. Give three examples of the crops grown during each season.
Answer
The two main crop seasons of India are:
- Kharif Season — Kharif crops (means "autumn crops") are raised in the rainy season (June to October). Three kharif crops are Rice, Maize and Cotton.
- Rabi Season — Rabi crops (means "winter crops") are raised in the winters (October to March). Three rabi crops are Wheat, Barley, Mustard.
Question 8
List the uses of bacteria in the food industry.
Answer
Some of the uses of bacteria in the food industry are:
- Bacteria are used in making Curd, Cheese, Alcohol, Vinegar, etc.
- Curing of tea is done with the help of bacteria.
- Bacteria are used in agriculture to enrich the soil with nitrates.
Question 9
Name any one variety of edible mushrooms .
Answer
White button mushroom (agaricus bisporus) are edible mushrooms.
Question 10
Mention the benefits of "Green Revolution" in our country.
Answer
Following are the benefits of "Green Revolution" in our country:
- Green Revolution enabled the agriculture industry to produce much larger quantities of food grains making it possible to feed the growing population of the country.
- It made the country self sufficient in Wheat production.
- It improved the economic condition of the farmers.
- It enabled the agriculture industry to give employment to a large section of India's population.
Question 11
List out the benefits of "White Revolution" in our country.
Answer
Following are the benefits of "White Revolution" in our country:
- White Revolution resulted in India becoming the largest producer of milk and milk products in the world.
- It strengthened the dairy farmer’s income.
- It ensured easy availability of milk at a fair price to all.