ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY SCIENCE
UPSC Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science MCQs
1:-Rank of India in World milk production
A:-1
B:-2
C:-3
D:-4
Ans: A
2:-Which of the following is not an epimer of glucose?
A:-D Mannose
B:-D Galactose
C:-D Fructose
D:-L Idose
Ans: C
3:-Intra-site regression of offspring on dam estimates
A:-Heritability
B:-Repeatability
C:-Half of heritability
D:-Twice the heritability
Ans: C
4:-When a vaccine is given orally, which is the type of immunoglobulin generated in the largest quantity
A:-IgM
B:-IgG
C:-IgA
D:-IgD
Ans: C
5:-Bowman's corpuscles are found in
A:-Kidney
B:-Liver
C:-Lung
D:-Ovary
Ans: A
6:-A chemical method of meat species identification among the following
A:-Refractive index
B:-Hair test
C:-Glycogen test
D:-RIA
Ans: C
7:-Vencobb-400 is a commercial strain of _______.
A:-Broiler chicken
B:-Layer chicken
C:-Layer duck
D:-Turkey
Ans: A
8:-The disease which is a non-obiligatory cyclozoonoses among the following :
A:-Hydatidosis
B:-Anthrax
C:-Rabies
D:-Cysticercosis
Ans: A
9:-Which species of animal is regarded as the mixing vessel for influenza viruses?
A:-Cattle
B:-Pigs
C:-Horses
D:-Dogs
Ans: B
10:-The Hemolytic uremic syndrome and hemolytic colitis are conditions associated with
A:-Leptospirosis
B:-Clostridium difficile
C:-Escherichia coli
D:-Helicobacter pylori
Ans: C
11:-Ricota cheese is prepared from
A:-Skim milk
B:-Butter milk
C:-Cheese whey
D:-Lassi
Ans: C
12:-White spot in chilled carcasses are produced by the growth of
A:-`Pseudomonas` `sp.`
B:-`Sptext{o}rotrichum` `sp.`
C:-`Aspergillus` `sp.`
D:-`Penicillium` `sp.`
Ans: B
13:-The Govt agency implementing AGMARK
A:-DMI
B:-CCFS
C:-BIS
D:-FPO
Ans: A
14:-A water borne disease
A:-Cholera
B:-Scarlet fever
C:-Tuberculosis
D:-Brucellosis
Ans: A
15:-Transplacental transmission from mother to offspring occurs in
A:-Q fever
B:-Anthrax
C:-Toxoplasmosis
D:-KFD
Ans: C
16:-Sterilisation of operation theatre is done by
A:-Nitrous oxide gas
B:-Steaming
C:-Ethylene oxide gas
D:-UV irradiation
Ans: D
17:-Enteroplication of intestine in dog is a treatment for
A:-Volvulus
B:-Intestinal obstruction
C:-Intussusception
D:-Inguinal hernia
Ans: C
18:-Petersons block is an anaesthetic technique used for anaesthetising the
A:-Eye
B:-Tail
C:-Ear
D:-Mouth
Ans: A
19:-Spermicidal factor present in fresh milk
A:-Phospholipid
B:-Lactanin
C:-Lactalbumin
D:-Casein
Ans: B
20:-FSH and LH are chemically
A:-Lipoproteins
B:-Glycolipids
C:-Glycoproteins
D:-Phospholipids
Ans: C
21:-Which among these is also known as Bang disease?
A:-Trichomoniasis
B:-Brucellosis
C:-Leptospirosis
D:-Vibriosis
Ans: B
22:-Termination code for protein synthesis is
A:-UUA
B:-UGA
C:-UAC
D:-UCA
Ans: B
23:-Diploid chromosome number in Sus Scrofa
A:-78
B:-64
C:-48
D:-38
Ans: D
24:-Skin of pig is called
A:-Hide
B:-Pelt
C:-Rind
D:-Kip
Ans: C
25:-In crossing between Rose combed and Pea combed varieties, in F2 generation Walnut, Rose, Pea and Single combed varieties appear in proportion of
A:-12 : 2 : 1 : 1
B:-7 : 3 : 3 : 3
C:-9 : 2 : 3 : 2
D:-9 : 3 : 3 : 1
Ans: D
26:-Plaster of Paris is powder of
A:-Calcium carbonate
B:-Magnesium sulphate
C:-Zinc sulphate
D:-Calcium sulphate
Ans: D
27:-Total abnormality of spermatozoa in semen sample should not exceed
A:-10%
B:-20%
C:-30%
D:-40%
Ans: B
28:-Number of ribs present in equines
A:-13 pairs
B:-14 pairs
C:-18 pairs
D:-12 pairs
Ans: C
29:-A sexually deformed female partner of a heterosexual twin is called as
A:-Mosaic twin
B:-Hermaphrodite
C:-Freemartin
D:-Parthenogen
Ans: C
30:-Milk vein in cattle is
A:-Epigastric vein
B:-Hepatic vein
C:-Pudental vein
D:-Mammary vein
Ans: A
31:-The term frog is associated in the hoof of
A:-Cow
B:-Horse
C:-Buffalo
D:-Pig
Ans: B
32:-Hageman factor is
A:-Factor IX
B:-Factor X
C:-Factor XI
D:-Factor XII
Ans: D
33:-Ovulation generally occurs in response to
A:-LH surge
B:-Oestrogen level
C:-Progesterone level
D:-FSH level
Ans: A
34:-Primary oocytes are
A:-Diploid
B:-Haploid
C:-Polyploid
D:-Aneuploid
Ans: A
35:-Which antibiotic causes Vitamin K deficiency?
A:-Oxytetracycline
B:-Quinilones
C:-Penicillin
D:-Sulphaquinoxalin
Ans: D
36:-Humoral immunity is mediated by circulating antibodies produced by
A:-Plasma cells
B:-Hepatic cells
C:-Kupffer cells
D:-Helper cells
Ans: A
37:-Anaesthetic contraindicated in cats
A:-Amobarbital
B:-Propofol
C:-Diazepam
D:-Ketamine
Ans: A
38:-Which is the principal prehensile organ in equines?
A:-Tongue
B:-Lips
C:-Incisors
D:-Muzzle
Ans: A
39:-The growth promoter in calf thymus extract
A:-Tyrosine
B:-Thymine
C:-Retine
D:-Promine
Ans: D
40:-Digestive enzyme of pancreas is known as
A:-Insulin
B:-Glucagon
C:-Pepsinogen
D:-Zymogen
Ans: D
41:-Lactation tetany in mare is caused by
A:-Hypoglycemia
B:-Hypocalcemia
C:-Hypophosphataemia
D:-Hypomagnesaemia
Ans: B
42:-Direction of DNA synthesis is
A:-5 ' `->` 3 '
B:-3 ' `->` 5 '
C:-N - terminal to C - terminal
D:-C - terminal to N - terminal
Ans: A
43:-Bile serves as an important excretory route for
A:-Triglycerides
B:-Cholesterol
C:-Ketone bodies
D:-Fatty acids
Ans: B
44:-Which among these is not present in DNA?
A:-Thymine
B:-Adenine
C:-Cytosine
D:-Uracil
Ans: D
45:-Aginomotto is chemically a
A:-Monosodium glutamate
B:-Monoamino glycolate
C:-Monoacetyl glutamate
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
46:-Vitamin C is abundantly available in
A:-Mango
B:-Gooseberry
C:-Tomato
D:-Apple
Ans: B
47:-The special feeding before and during the mating season is
A:-Creeping
B:-Flushing
C:-Challenge feeding
D:-Adlibitum feeding
Ans: B
48:-The act of mating in sheep is called
A:-Coupling
B:-Serving
C:-Covering
D:-Tupping
Ans: D
49:-The age at which quails start laying
A:-2 - 4 weeks
B:-6 - 8 weeks
C:-4 - 6 weeks
D:-10 - 12 weeks
Ans: B
50:-Mandya is a breed of
A:-Pig
B:-Goat
C:-Sheep
D:-Buffalo
Ans: C
A:-1
B:-2
C:-3
D:-4
Ans: A
2:-Which of the following is not an epimer of glucose?
A:-D Mannose
B:-D Galactose
C:-D Fructose
D:-L Idose
Ans: C
3:-Intra-site regression of offspring on dam estimates
A:-Heritability
B:-Repeatability
C:-Half of heritability
D:-Twice the heritability
Ans: C
4:-When a vaccine is given orally, which is the type of immunoglobulin generated in the largest quantity
A:-IgM
B:-IgG
C:-IgA
D:-IgD
Ans: C
5:-Bowman's corpuscles are found in
A:-Kidney
B:-Liver
C:-Lung
D:-Ovary
Ans: A
6:-A chemical method of meat species identification among the following
A:-Refractive index
B:-Hair test
C:-Glycogen test
D:-RIA
Ans: C
7:-Vencobb-400 is a commercial strain of _______.
A:-Broiler chicken
B:-Layer chicken
C:-Layer duck
D:-Turkey
Ans: A
8:-The disease which is a non-obiligatory cyclozoonoses among the following :
A:-Hydatidosis
B:-Anthrax
C:-Rabies
D:-Cysticercosis
Ans: A
9:-Which species of animal is regarded as the mixing vessel for influenza viruses?
A:-Cattle
B:-Pigs
C:-Horses
D:-Dogs
Ans: B
10:-The Hemolytic uremic syndrome and hemolytic colitis are conditions associated with
A:-Leptospirosis
B:-Clostridium difficile
C:-Escherichia coli
D:-Helicobacter pylori
Ans: C
11:-Ricota cheese is prepared from
A:-Skim milk
B:-Butter milk
C:-Cheese whey
D:-Lassi
Ans: C
12:-White spot in chilled carcasses are produced by the growth of
A:-`Pseudomonas` `sp.`
B:-`Sptext{o}rotrichum` `sp.`
C:-`Aspergillus` `sp.`
D:-`Penicillium` `sp.`
Ans: B
13:-The Govt agency implementing AGMARK
A:-DMI
B:-CCFS
C:-BIS
D:-FPO
Ans: A
14:-A water borne disease
A:-Cholera
B:-Scarlet fever
C:-Tuberculosis
D:-Brucellosis
Ans: A
15:-Transplacental transmission from mother to offspring occurs in
A:-Q fever
B:-Anthrax
C:-Toxoplasmosis
D:-KFD
Ans: C
16:-Sterilisation of operation theatre is done by
A:-Nitrous oxide gas
B:-Steaming
C:-Ethylene oxide gas
D:-UV irradiation
Ans: D
17:-Enteroplication of intestine in dog is a treatment for
A:-Volvulus
B:-Intestinal obstruction
C:-Intussusception
D:-Inguinal hernia
Ans: C
18:-Petersons block is an anaesthetic technique used for anaesthetising the
A:-Eye
B:-Tail
C:-Ear
D:-Mouth
Ans: A
19:-Spermicidal factor present in fresh milk
A:-Phospholipid
B:-Lactanin
C:-Lactalbumin
D:-Casein
Ans: B
20:-FSH and LH are chemically
A:-Lipoproteins
B:-Glycolipids
C:-Glycoproteins
D:-Phospholipids
Ans: C
21:-Which among these is also known as Bang disease?
A:-Trichomoniasis
B:-Brucellosis
C:-Leptospirosis
D:-Vibriosis
Ans: B
22:-Termination code for protein synthesis is
A:-UUA
B:-UGA
C:-UAC
D:-UCA
Ans: B
23:-Diploid chromosome number in Sus Scrofa
A:-78
B:-64
C:-48
D:-38
Ans: D
24:-Skin of pig is called
A:-Hide
B:-Pelt
C:-Rind
D:-Kip
Ans: C
25:-In crossing between Rose combed and Pea combed varieties, in F2 generation Walnut, Rose, Pea and Single combed varieties appear in proportion of
A:-12 : 2 : 1 : 1
B:-7 : 3 : 3 : 3
C:-9 : 2 : 3 : 2
D:-9 : 3 : 3 : 1
Ans: D
26:-Plaster of Paris is powder of
A:-Calcium carbonate
B:-Magnesium sulphate
C:-Zinc sulphate
D:-Calcium sulphate
Ans: D
27:-Total abnormality of spermatozoa in semen sample should not exceed
A:-10%
B:-20%
C:-30%
D:-40%
Ans: B
28:-Number of ribs present in equines
A:-13 pairs
B:-14 pairs
C:-18 pairs
D:-12 pairs
Ans: C
29:-A sexually deformed female partner of a heterosexual twin is called as
A:-Mosaic twin
B:-Hermaphrodite
C:-Freemartin
D:-Parthenogen
Ans: C
30:-Milk vein in cattle is
A:-Epigastric vein
B:-Hepatic vein
C:-Pudental vein
D:-Mammary vein
Ans: A
31:-The term frog is associated in the hoof of
A:-Cow
B:-Horse
C:-Buffalo
D:-Pig
Ans: B
32:-Hageman factor is
A:-Factor IX
B:-Factor X
C:-Factor XI
D:-Factor XII
Ans: D
33:-Ovulation generally occurs in response to
A:-LH surge
B:-Oestrogen level
C:-Progesterone level
D:-FSH level
Ans: A
34:-Primary oocytes are
A:-Diploid
B:-Haploid
C:-Polyploid
D:-Aneuploid
Ans: A
35:-Which antibiotic causes Vitamin K deficiency?
A:-Oxytetracycline
B:-Quinilones
C:-Penicillin
D:-Sulphaquinoxalin
Ans: D
36:-Humoral immunity is mediated by circulating antibodies produced by
A:-Plasma cells
B:-Hepatic cells
C:-Kupffer cells
D:-Helper cells
Ans: A
37:-Anaesthetic contraindicated in cats
A:-Amobarbital
B:-Propofol
C:-Diazepam
D:-Ketamine
Ans: A
38:-Which is the principal prehensile organ in equines?
A:-Tongue
B:-Lips
C:-Incisors
D:-Muzzle
Ans: A
39:-The growth promoter in calf thymus extract
A:-Tyrosine
B:-Thymine
C:-Retine
D:-Promine
Ans: D
40:-Digestive enzyme of pancreas is known as
A:-Insulin
B:-Glucagon
C:-Pepsinogen
D:-Zymogen
Ans: D
41:-Lactation tetany in mare is caused by
A:-Hypoglycemia
B:-Hypocalcemia
C:-Hypophosphataemia
D:-Hypomagnesaemia
Ans: B
42:-Direction of DNA synthesis is
A:-5 ' `->` 3 '
B:-3 ' `->` 5 '
C:-N - terminal to C - terminal
D:-C - terminal to N - terminal
Ans: A
43:-Bile serves as an important excretory route for
A:-Triglycerides
B:-Cholesterol
C:-Ketone bodies
D:-Fatty acids
Ans: B
44:-Which among these is not present in DNA?
A:-Thymine
B:-Adenine
C:-Cytosine
D:-Uracil
Ans: D
45:-Aginomotto is chemically a
A:-Monosodium glutamate
B:-Monoamino glycolate
C:-Monoacetyl glutamate
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
46:-Vitamin C is abundantly available in
A:-Mango
B:-Gooseberry
C:-Tomato
D:-Apple
Ans: B
47:-The special feeding before and during the mating season is
A:-Creeping
B:-Flushing
C:-Challenge feeding
D:-Adlibitum feeding
Ans: B
48:-The act of mating in sheep is called
A:-Coupling
B:-Serving
C:-Covering
D:-Tupping
Ans: D
49:-The age at which quails start laying
A:-2 - 4 weeks
B:-6 - 8 weeks
C:-4 - 6 weeks
D:-10 - 12 weeks
Ans: B
50:-Mandya is a breed of
A:-Pig
B:-Goat
C:-Sheep
D:-Buffalo
Ans: C
51:-The maximum permissible limit of fluorine in drinking water is
A:-150 ppm
B:-1500 ppm
C:-15.0 ppm
D:-1.5 ppm
Ans: D
52:-The amino acid which has influence on egg weight is
A:-Thrionine
B:-Lysine
C:-Cystine
D:-Methionine
Ans: D
53:-The average weaning weight of Landrace piglet is
A:-2 kg
B:-6 kg
C:-8 kg
D:-14 kg
Ans: C
54:-Water content in cow's milk is
A:-87%
B:-77%
C:-67%
D:-82%
Ans: A
55:-Major protein of chicken egg white
A:-Biotin
B:-Globulin
C:-Avidin
D:-Albumin
Ans: D
56:-Quails belong to the family
A:-Nimididae
B:-Phasianidae
C:-Anatidae
D:-Meleagrididae
Ans: B
57:-The genes carried on X chromosomes are called
A:-sex limited genes
B:-sex influenced genes
C:-holandric genes
D:-sex linked genes
Ans: D
58:-Molecular scissors are the name given to
A:-Restriction endonucleases
B:-Topoisomerases
C:-DNA polymerases
D:-Proteinases
Ans: A
59:-Mule is a cross obtained from
A:-Male ass and female horse
B:-Male horse and female ass
C:-Male horse and female zebra
D:-Male zebra and female horse
Ans: A
60:-Genes controlling sex influenced traits are located on
A:-Autosomes
B:-X chromosomes
C:-Y chromosomes
D:-Z chromosomes
Ans: A
61:-The number of linkage groups in an Autotetraploid with 48 chromosomes is
A:-48
B:-24
C:-12
D:-36
Ans: C
62:-Panmixia is an alternate term for
A:-Inbreeding
B:-Outbreeding
C:-Cross breeding
D:-Random mating
Ans: D
63:-Buffalo with sickle shaped horns
A:-Murrah
B:-Mehsana
C:-Surti
D:-Jaffarabadi
Ans: C
64:-Diagnostic test for mastitis
A:-FAT
B:-CMT
C:-TMT
D:-MMT
Ans: B
65:-Average daily feed intake of a laying Hen
A:-60 gm
B:-110 gm
C:-230 gm
D:-300 gm
Ans: B
66:-Aminoacid absorption in ruminants take place mainly in
A:-Rumen and reticulum
B:-Small intestine
C:-Large intestine
D:-Abomasum
Ans: B
67:-Example for ketogenic aminoacid
A:-Leucine
B:-Proline
C:-Arginine
D:-Alanine
Ans: A
68:-Maximum level of inclusion of urea in concentrate mixture of cattle
A:-5%
B:-7%
C:-3%
D:-10%
Ans: C
69:-Degnala disease in common in
A:-Poultry
B:-Sheep
C:-Buffalo
D:-Horse
Ans: C
70:-Presence of epithelial casts in urine is indicative of
A:-Nephritis
B:-Hepatitis
C:-Cystitis
D:-Urethritis
Ans: A
71:-Sago spleen is seen in
A:-Fatty degeneration
B:-Hyaline degeneration
C:-Amyloid degeneration
D:-Gout
Ans: C
72:-Turkey egg appearance of kidney is seen in
A:-Hog cholera
B:-Swine erysipelas
C:-Rinderpest
D:-Foot and mouth
Ans: A
73:-Caisson's disease is an example of
A:-Bacterial emboli
B:-Fat emboli
C:-Parasitic emboli
D:-Air emboli
Ans: D
74:-Inflammation of hip joint is
A:-Gonitis
B:-Coxitis
C:-Arthritis
D:-Chelitis
Ans: B
75:-Parakeratosis in pigs is due to deficiency of
A:-Manganese
B:-Cobalt
C:-Iodine
D:-Zinc
Ans: D
76:-An example for intra nuclear inclusion body is
A:-Infectious canine hepatitis
B:-Rabies
C:-Fowl pox
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
77:-Clay pipe appearance of bile duct is commonly seen in
A:-Ascariasis
B:-Trichinosis
C:-Fasciolasis
D:-All of the above
Ans: C
78:-A quantitative faecal examination procedure involving special counting chamber
A:-Stoll's technique
B:-Willi's technique
C:-Lane's technique
D:-Mc Master technique
Ans: D
79:-Sudden outbreak of disease in animals is known as
A:-Enzootic
B:-Epizootic
C:-Panzootic
D:-Pandemic
Ans: B
80:-Which among these is a live vaccine?
A:-Pirodog
B:-Dictol
C:-Coccivac
D:-Coxabic
Ans: C
81:-Crab is the second intermediate host of
A:-Rumen fluke
B:-Oviduct fluke
C:-Liver fluke
D:-Lung fluke
Ans: D
82:-Most pathogenic Eimeria sp in cattle is
A:-`E.tetext{ne}lla`
B:-`quadE.zuernii`
C:-`E.cytext{lin}drica`
D:-`E.text{sub}spherica`
Ans: B
83:-Egg Yolk Agar is used to study the production of
A:-Lecithinase
B:-Catalase
C:-Coagulase
D:-Neuraminidase
Ans: A
84:-Which is the most common rapid and sensitive diagnostic test for Rabies?
A:-ELISA
B:-FAT
C:-DIA
D:-Negri body detection
Ans: B
85:-Number of biotypes for `Brucella` `abtext{o}rtus`
A:-5
B:-7
C:-9
D:-4
Ans: B
86:-New Castle Disease virus of poultry belong to the genus
A:-Avula
B:-Rubula
C:-Paramyxo
D:-Orthomyxo
Ans: A
87:-A beta blocker used as an antiarrhythmic agent
A:-Verapamil
B:-Phentolamine
C:-Propranolol
D:-Nifedipine
Ans: C
88:-Which among these is related to a copper deficiency disease?
A:-Mercury
B:-Arsenic
C:-Molybdenum
D:-Lead
Ans: C
89:-A sedative and an analgesic of choice for use in horses
A:-Acepromazine
B:-Dipyrone
C:-Detomidine
D:-Trifluopromazine
Ans: C
90. National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources is located at-
A) New Delhi B) Anand C) Lucknow D) Karnal
Ans: D
91. Care of new born calf should include:
A) Colostrum feeding within one hour of birth
B) Dehorning and disbudding within 24 hours of birth
C) Noves cord cutting very close to ligature
D) All of these
Ans: A
92. Gaddi is a breed of -
A) Sheep B) Swine C) Goat D) Buffalo
Ans: A
93. The breed evolved by crossing of Murrh and Surti breed of buffalo is-
A) Nili Ravi B) Jafarabadi C) Mahsana D) Nagpuri
Ans: C
94. Gumbora is a disease of which animal?
A) Chicken B) Cow C) Goat D) Sheep
Ans: A
95. FMD (Food and mouth) disease of cattle is a
A) Fungal Disease B) Viral Disease C) Protozoan Disease D) Bacterial Disease
Ans: B
96. Ranikhet is a ____________ disease?
A) Viral B) Bacterial C) Fingal D) Nematodal
Ans: A
97. Which of the following is not a draught purpose bread of a cow?
A) Nagauri B) Malvi C) Amrit Mahal D) Rathi
Ans: D
98. Which of the following breed of buffalo has the highest fat percentage?
A) Murrah B) Bhadawari C) Surti D) Jaffarabadi
Ans: B
99. Protein content in mustard cake is about-
A) 20% B) 35% C) 8% D) 55%
Ans: B
100. ______ is the best method of milking.
A) Fisting B) Knuckling C) Stripping
D) Knuckling and Stripping
Ans: A
A) New Delhi B) Anand C) Lucknow D) Karnal
Ans: D
91. Care of new born calf should include:
A) Colostrum feeding within one hour of birth
B) Dehorning and disbudding within 24 hours of birth
C) Noves cord cutting very close to ligature
D) All of these
Ans: A
92. Gaddi is a breed of -
A) Sheep B) Swine C) Goat D) Buffalo
Ans: A
93. The breed evolved by crossing of Murrh and Surti breed of buffalo is-
A) Nili Ravi B) Jafarabadi C) Mahsana D) Nagpuri
Ans: C
94. Gumbora is a disease of which animal?
A) Chicken B) Cow C) Goat D) Sheep
Ans: A
95. FMD (Food and mouth) disease of cattle is a
A) Fungal Disease B) Viral Disease C) Protozoan Disease D) Bacterial Disease
Ans: B
96. Ranikhet is a ____________ disease?
A) Viral B) Bacterial C) Fingal D) Nematodal
Ans: A
97. Which of the following is not a draught purpose bread of a cow?
A) Nagauri B) Malvi C) Amrit Mahal D) Rathi
Ans: D
98. Which of the following breed of buffalo has the highest fat percentage?
A) Murrah B) Bhadawari C) Surti D) Jaffarabadi
Ans: B
99. Protein content in mustard cake is about-
A) 20% B) 35% C) 8% D) 55%
Ans: B
100. ______ is the best method of milking.
A) Fisting B) Knuckling C) Stripping
D) Knuckling and Stripping
Ans: A