ANIMAL SCIENCE- PAGE 1
1. The process of conversion of plant and animal residues to quickly utilizable form to improve and maintain soil fertility
(a). Manuring
(b). Composting
(c). Scarification
(d). Harrowing
Answer: Option-B
2. Which of the following method is not used in determining the lactose content
(a). Polarimetric method
(b). Chromatographic method
(c). Rose-Gottlieh method
(d). Picric acid method
Answer: Option-C
3. The Central Institute for research on cattle is located in
(a). Meerut
(b). Lucknow
(c). Avikanagar
(d). Karnal
Answer: Option-A
4. Which of the following is a annual grass
(a). Buffel grass
(b). Gamba grass
(c). Setaria grass
(d). Deenanath grass
Answer: Option-D
5. Vijay composite is a cultivar of
(a). Fodder Sorghum
(b). Fodder Maize
(c). Fodder Bajra
(d). Hybrid Napier
Answer: Option-B
6. Which of the following fodder can be cultivated in poorly drained land
(a). Buffel grass
(b). Gamba grass
(c). Para grass
(d). Guinea grass
Answer: Option-C
7. Which of the following fodder crop is best suited for silage making
(a). Fodder maize
(b). Para grass
(c). Guinea grass
(d). Congo-signal grass
Answer: Option-A
8. The seed rate per hectare required for establishment of maize by dibbling
(a). 10- 30 Kg
(b). 40-60 Kg
(c). 90-110 Kg
(d). 130-150 Kg
Answer: Option-B
9. The type of cleaning agent most suitable for rubber parts in dairy equipments
(a). Strong alkalies
(b). Weak alkalies with sodium silicate as inhibitor
(c). Weak alkalies with sodium sulphite as inhibitor
(d). Weak acids
Answer: Option-A
10. The act of stopping the lactation of a cow in preparation for her next lactation is
(a). Flushing
(b). Grading up
(c). Steaming up
(d). Drying off
Answer: Option-D
11. The cationic detergent used as an effective dairy sanitizer is
(a). Bleaching powder
(b). Quaternary ammonium compounds
(c). Washing soda
(d). Caustic soda
Answer: Option-B
12. The type of milk more suitable to produce channa which offers good rossogolla
(a). Milk with fat content below 3 percent
(b). Presence of colostrum milk
(c). Buffalo milk
(d). Mixture of 75% buffalo milk and 25% cows milk
Answer: Option-D
13. The anti-fungal agent that can be used to control surface spoilage of paneer
(a). Sodium alginate
(b). Chlorinated water
(c). Disodium phosphate
(d). Trisodium phosphate
Answer: Option-B
14. Hydrolytic rancidity in butter is due to
(a). Action of lipase on fat to produce free fatty acids
(b). Oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids
(c). Growth of moulds that convert fatty acids to ketones
(d). Breakdown of proteins by putrefactive organisms
Answer: Option-A
15. The bound water in milk is
(a). 50% held by casein, 30% by albumin and 20% by globulin
(b). 50% held by casein and 50% by albumin and globulin
(c). 50% held by casein and 30% by albumin and globulin
(d). 50% held by casein, 20% by albumin and 30% by globulin
Answer: Option-C
16. If the standard plate count per milliliter of raw milk is in the range of 2,00,000 to 1 million, the grade recommended by Indian Standards Institution is
(a). Very good
(b). Good
(c). Fair
(d). Poor
Answer: Option-B
17. Which among the following is lower in buffalo milk as compared to cow milk
(a). pH
(b). Viscosity
(c). Curd tension
(d). Rennet clotting time
Answer: Option-D
18. Which among the following khoa based sweet is prepared by mixing khoa with maida in about 3:1 ratio
(a). Burfi
(b). Gulabjamun
(c). Kalakand
(d). Peda
Answer: Option-B
19. Which among the following has the highest sweetening power
(a). Fructose
(b). Sucrose
(c). Maltose
(d). Lactose
Answer: Option-A
20. Which of the following is essential for proper rumen fermentation leading to acetic acid production
(a). Fat soluble vitamins
(b). Water soluble vitamins
(c). Crude fibre
(d). Crude fat
Answer: Option-C
21. Which is not a rapid platform test performed for raw milk
(a). Direct microscopic count
(b). Clot on boiling test
(c). Standard plate count
(d). Titratable acidity
Answer: Option-C
22. Flat or insipid flavour in butter is due to
(a). Excess washing of butter granules
(b). Presence of lactic acid
(c). Presence of salt
(d). Presence of metal ions
Answer: Option-A
23. Which of the following is a water soluble vitamin
(a). Vitamin A
(b). Vitamin C
(c). Vitamin D
(d). Vitamin E
Answer: Option-B
24. Foot and Mouth disease is a
(a). Bacterial disease
(b). Fungal disease
(c). Metabolic disease
(d). Viral disease
Answer: Option-D
25. A feed which contains higher level of primary nutrients, and less crude fibre and low moisture is called
(a). Concentrate
(b). Pasture
(c). Legume
(d). Roughage
Answer: Option-A
(a). Manuring
(b). Composting
(c). Scarification
(d). Harrowing
Answer: Option-B
2. Which of the following method is not used in determining the lactose content
(a). Polarimetric method
(b). Chromatographic method
(c). Rose-Gottlieh method
(d). Picric acid method
Answer: Option-C
3. The Central Institute for research on cattle is located in
(a). Meerut
(b). Lucknow
(c). Avikanagar
(d). Karnal
Answer: Option-A
4. Which of the following is a annual grass
(a). Buffel grass
(b). Gamba grass
(c). Setaria grass
(d). Deenanath grass
Answer: Option-D
5. Vijay composite is a cultivar of
(a). Fodder Sorghum
(b). Fodder Maize
(c). Fodder Bajra
(d). Hybrid Napier
Answer: Option-B
6. Which of the following fodder can be cultivated in poorly drained land
(a). Buffel grass
(b). Gamba grass
(c). Para grass
(d). Guinea grass
Answer: Option-C
7. Which of the following fodder crop is best suited for silage making
(a). Fodder maize
(b). Para grass
(c). Guinea grass
(d). Congo-signal grass
Answer: Option-A
8. The seed rate per hectare required for establishment of maize by dibbling
(a). 10- 30 Kg
(b). 40-60 Kg
(c). 90-110 Kg
(d). 130-150 Kg
Answer: Option-B
9. The type of cleaning agent most suitable for rubber parts in dairy equipments
(a). Strong alkalies
(b). Weak alkalies with sodium silicate as inhibitor
(c). Weak alkalies with sodium sulphite as inhibitor
(d). Weak acids
Answer: Option-A
10. The act of stopping the lactation of a cow in preparation for her next lactation is
(a). Flushing
(b). Grading up
(c). Steaming up
(d). Drying off
Answer: Option-D
11. The cationic detergent used as an effective dairy sanitizer is
(a). Bleaching powder
(b). Quaternary ammonium compounds
(c). Washing soda
(d). Caustic soda
Answer: Option-B
12. The type of milk more suitable to produce channa which offers good rossogolla
(a). Milk with fat content below 3 percent
(b). Presence of colostrum milk
(c). Buffalo milk
(d). Mixture of 75% buffalo milk and 25% cows milk
Answer: Option-D
13. The anti-fungal agent that can be used to control surface spoilage of paneer
(a). Sodium alginate
(b). Chlorinated water
(c). Disodium phosphate
(d). Trisodium phosphate
Answer: Option-B
14. Hydrolytic rancidity in butter is due to
(a). Action of lipase on fat to produce free fatty acids
(b). Oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids
(c). Growth of moulds that convert fatty acids to ketones
(d). Breakdown of proteins by putrefactive organisms
Answer: Option-A
15. The bound water in milk is
(a). 50% held by casein, 30% by albumin and 20% by globulin
(b). 50% held by casein and 50% by albumin and globulin
(c). 50% held by casein and 30% by albumin and globulin
(d). 50% held by casein, 20% by albumin and 30% by globulin
Answer: Option-C
16. If the standard plate count per milliliter of raw milk is in the range of 2,00,000 to 1 million, the grade recommended by Indian Standards Institution is
(a). Very good
(b). Good
(c). Fair
(d). Poor
Answer: Option-B
17. Which among the following is lower in buffalo milk as compared to cow milk
(a). pH
(b). Viscosity
(c). Curd tension
(d). Rennet clotting time
Answer: Option-D
18. Which among the following khoa based sweet is prepared by mixing khoa with maida in about 3:1 ratio
(a). Burfi
(b). Gulabjamun
(c). Kalakand
(d). Peda
Answer: Option-B
19. Which among the following has the highest sweetening power
(a). Fructose
(b). Sucrose
(c). Maltose
(d). Lactose
Answer: Option-A
20. Which of the following is essential for proper rumen fermentation leading to acetic acid production
(a). Fat soluble vitamins
(b). Water soluble vitamins
(c). Crude fibre
(d). Crude fat
Answer: Option-C
21. Which is not a rapid platform test performed for raw milk
(a). Direct microscopic count
(b). Clot on boiling test
(c). Standard plate count
(d). Titratable acidity
Answer: Option-C
22. Flat or insipid flavour in butter is due to
(a). Excess washing of butter granules
(b). Presence of lactic acid
(c). Presence of salt
(d). Presence of metal ions
Answer: Option-A
23. Which of the following is a water soluble vitamin
(a). Vitamin A
(b). Vitamin C
(c). Vitamin D
(d). Vitamin E
Answer: Option-B
24. Foot and Mouth disease is a
(a). Bacterial disease
(b). Fungal disease
(c). Metabolic disease
(d). Viral disease
Answer: Option-D
25. A feed which contains higher level of primary nutrients, and less crude fibre and low moisture is called
(a). Concentrate
(b). Pasture
(c). Legume
(d). Roughage
Answer: Option-A
26. According to rural housing standards cattle shed should be at least -----feet away from dwelling houses
A:-25
B:-50
C:-75
D:-100
Correct Answer:- Option-A
A:-25
B:-50
C:-75
D:-100
Correct Answer:- Option-A
27. The optimum boar:sow ratio for breeding is
A:-1:25
B:-1:20
C:-1:15
D:-1:10
Correct Answer:- Option-A
28. Which is not related to horse?
A:-colt
B:-filly
C:-mare
D:-gilt
Correct Answer:- Option-D
29. An adult male goat is called
A:-stallion
B:-doe
C:-buck
D:-ram
Correct Answer:- Option-C
30. Dorsal indicates
A:-under surface of the body
B:-front of the body
C:-rear of the body
D:-upper surface of the body
Correct Answer:- Option-D
31. Which of the following organ is not seen in the abdominal cavity of a heifer?
A:-uterus
B:-spleen
C:-caecum
D:-liver
Correct Answer:- Option-A
32. The fleshy prominent mass lying between the forelimbs of a cattle is called
A:-stifle
B:-brisket
C:-croup
D:-loin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
33. Among the following which is not used to control the head and neck of animals?
A:-muzzle
B:-cradle
C:-trevis
D:-halter
Correct Answer:- Option-C
34. A Himalayan sheep breed is
A:-Lohi
B:-Gurez
C:-Nellore
D:-Bikaneri
Correct Answer:- Option-B
35. Which is a cattle breed?
A:-Ayrshire
B:-Berkshire
C:-Hampshire
D:-Yorkshire
Correct Answer:- Option-A
36. A solid, broad comb, terminating in a tapering spike is
A:-pea
B:-single
C:-walnut
D:-rose
Correct Answer:- Option-D
37. The teeth which are examined first for age determination in cattle are
A:-premolars
B:-canines
C:-molars
D:-incisors
Correct Answer:- Option-D
38. The normal rectal temperature of goat is about
A:-103.5°F
B:-101.5°F
C:-99.2°F
D:-105.3°F
Correct Answer:- Option-A
39. Scrotum is absent in
A:-stallion
B:-ram
C:-cock
D:-boar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
40. The composition of biogas is
A:-25% methane and 75% carbon dioxide
B:-75% methane and 25% carbon dioxide
C:-25% methane and 75% hydrogen sulphide
D:-75% methane and 25% hydrogen sulphide
Correct Answer:- Option-B
41. A type of dairy farming in which only lactating animals are reared is
A:-specialised farm
B:-family cow
C:-corral dairying
D:-milk colonies
Correct Answer:- Option-C
42. Isolation boxes in a dairy farm are intended to house
A:-diseased animals
B:-vicious bulls
C:-cows nearing calving
D:-early weaned calves
Correct Answer:- Option-A
43. The ideal environmental temperature for high producing dairy cows is
A:-30-35°C
B:-25-29°C
C:-17-24°C
D:-5-16°C
Correct Answer:- Option-D
44. The present breeding policy for cattle in Kerala is
A:-grading up
B:-cross breeding
C:-line breeding
D:-out crossing
Correct Answer:- Option-B
45. According to PFA rules, milk containing a minimum of 1.5% fat and 9% SNF is
A:-double toned milk
B:-toned milk
C:-standardised milk
D:-recombined milk
Correct Answer:- Option-A
46. During calving, the rupture of first water bag indicates
A:-beginning of first stage
B:-beginning of second stage
C:-beginning of third stage
D:-end of second stage
Correct Answer:- Option-B
47. The rumen activity in calves begin by the age of
A:-6-8 months
B:-1-2 months
C:-2-4 months
D:-4-6 months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
48. The ideal annual culling percentage in cows should be
A:-5%
B:-10%
C:-20%
D:-30%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
49. The enzymatic digestion in ruminant stomach occurs at
A:-abomasum
B:-omasum
C:-reticulum
D:-rumen
Correct Answer:- Option-A
50. The nutrient which is needed in largest quantity by the animals is
A:-protein
B:-fat
C:-carbohydrate
D:-minerals
Correct Answer:- Option-C
51. Which of the following feed ingredient has the highest amount of crude protein?
A:-cotton seed cake
B:-ground nut cake
C:-yellow maize
D:-cow pea
Correct Answer:- Option-B
52. A leguminous fodder is
A:-CO 3
B:-signal grass
C:-maize
D:-cow pea
Correct Answer:- Option-D
53. Peak yield in cattle is obtained by
A:-30-90 days after calving
B:-20-50 days after calving
C:-70-100 days after calving
D:-90-120 days after calving
Correct Answer:- Option-A
54. Which is not related to clean milk production?
A:-washing udder with iodophore
B:-discarding foremilk
C:-using hooded milking pail
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
55. According to PFA rules, cow milk in Kerala should contain
A:-3% fat and 8% SNF
B:-3% fat and 8.5% SNF
C:-3.5% fat and 8.5% SNF
D:-3.5% fat and 8% SNF
Correct Answer:- Option-C
56. Milk sugar is
A:-maltose
B:-lactose
C:-casein
D:-lactalbumin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
57. The most common method used for pasteurisation of packed milk obtained in the market is
A:-HTST system
B:-LTLT system
C:-UHT system
D:-sterilization
Correct Answer:- Option-A
58. According to PFA rules, cream should contain a milk fat percentage of
A:-10
B:-80
C:-25
D:-99
Correct Answer:- Option-C
59. A fermented milk product is
A:-butter
B:-channa
C:-khoa
D:-lassi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
60. High fever up to 106°F, hot swelling at throat and surroundings and difficult respiration are mainly seen in
A:-brucellosis
B:-haemorrhagic septicaemia
C:-tuberculosis
D:-black quarter
Correct Answer:- Option-B
61. The average daily feed consumption of an adult quail will be
A:-20-30g
B:-30-40g
C:-40-50g
D:-50-60g
Correct Answer:- Option-A
62. Which of the following is not a distinguishing character between a male and female turkey?
A:-males have black beards below the neck
B:-females have black speckles on throat
C:-males are usually heavier than females
D:-males produce a peculiar sound called struting
Correct Answer:- Option-B
63. The species which is more susceptible to aflatoxicosis is
A:-chicken
B:-quail
C:-duck
D:-turkey
Correct Answer:- Option-C
64. Vitamin A deficiency in chicken leads to
A:-Crazy chick disease
B:-polyneuritis
C:-curled toe paralysis
D:-nutritional roup
Correct Answer:- Option-D
65. RDF vaccination in chicken is given at an age of
A:-1-7 days
B:-7-14 days
C:-14-21 days
D:-21-28 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
66. Hatchery operations does not include
A:-dubbing
B:-sexing
C:-setting
D:-brooding
Correct Answer:- Option-D
67. In broiler processing, removal of small hairlike feathers by passing flame all over the body of the carcass is known as
A:-trussing
B:-singeing
C:-scalding
D:-pinning
Correct Answer:- Option-B
68. For a good layer flock feed efficiency will be
A:-2
B:-2.5
C:-1.75
D:-2.25
Correct Answer:- Option-C
69. A filler flat will hold
A:-a dozen of eggs
B:-36 eggs
C:-360 eggs
D:-30 eggs
Correct Answer:- Option-D
70. Adlibitum feeding means
A:-feeding only on alternate days
B:-feed and water is made available at all times
C:-only feed is made available at all times
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
71. For layer farming, how many layer houses are needed for each rearing house?
A:-three
B:-one
C:-two
D:-four
Correct Answer:- Option-A
72. A breed having yellow skin, red ear lobe, feathered shank, brown shelled egg and loose plumage is
A:-Rhode Island Red
B:-Sussex
C:-Cochin
D:-White Leghorn
Correct Answer:- Option-C
73. The egg albumen is formed in the
A:-infundibulum
B:-magnum
C:-isthmus
D:-uterus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
74. In fowls feed storage is the main function of
A:-caeca
B:-gizzard
C:-cloaca
D:-crop
Correct Answer:- Option-D
75. Feathers are arranged in definite feather tracts called
A:-pterylae
B:-stigma
C:-filoplumes
D:-quill
Correct Answer:- Option-A
76. The cholesterol content in a hen's egg is
A:-100-200mg
B:-300-400mg
C:-200-300mg
D:-400-500mg
Correct Answer:- Option-C
77. The floor space requirement for broilers is
A:-790 square centimeter
B:-930 square centimeter
C:-850 square centimeter
D:-730 square centimeter
Correct Answer:- Option-B
78. The scientific name of duck is
A:-Anas platyrrhynchos
B:-Meleagris gallopavo
C:-Anser anser
D:-Numida meleagris
Correct Answer:- Option-A
79. The chemicals used for fumigation are
A:-potassium permanganate and iodine
B:-bleaching powder and formalin
C:-bleaching powder and iodine
D:-potassium permanganate and formalin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
80. Culling should be practiced in
A:-chicks and layers
B:-growers and breeders
C:-both 1 and 2
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
81. Which cell organelle is known as the "power house of the cell"?
A:-Ribosome
B:-Mitochondria
C:-Chloroplast
D:-Nucleus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
82. Which among the following microbes is involved in the production of biogas?
A:-Lactic acid bacillus
B:-Yeast
C:-Clostridium
D:-Methanogens
Correct Answer:- Option-D
83. Which plant is known as the "terror of Bengal"?
A:-Water hyacinth
B:-Water lily
C:-Pistia
D:-Hydrilla
Correct Answer:- Option-A
84. Which among the following is not used for digesting proteins?
A:-Pepsin
B:-Amylase
C:-Trypsin
D:-Carboxypeptidase
Correct Answer:- Option-B
85. The polymerase enzyme used in PCR technique is isolated from:
A:-Bacillus thuringiensis
B:-Thermus aquaticus
C:-Escherichia coli
D:-Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Correct Answer:- Option-B
86. The interaction between an orchid plant growing on a mango tree is an example for:
A:-Parasitism
B:-Mutualism
C:-Commensalism
D:-Competition
Correct Answer:- Option-C
87. The capacity of a plant cell to generate a whole plant is called:
A:-Totipotency
B:-Parthenogenesis
C:-Apomixis
D:-Polyembryony
Correct Answer:- Option-A
88. In DNA, the nucleotides are linked together to form polynucleotides using:
A:-Glycosidic linkage
B:-Hydrogen bond
C:-Phospho diester linkage
D:-Disulphide bond
Correct Answer:- Option-C
89. If the tRNA anticodon loop has "UAC" as the anticodon,then which aminoacid will be attached to its "amino acid acceptor end"?
A:-Serine
B:-Tyrosine
C:-glycine
D:-Methionine
Correct Answer:- Option-D
90. The surgical method of sterilisation in males is:
A:-Vasectomy
B:-Tubectomy
C:-M T P
D:-I U D
Correct Answer:- Option-A
91. Which among the following is not a characteristic feature of phylum Arthropoda?
A:-Radial symmetry
B:-Jointed appendages
C:-Open circulatory system
D:-Chitinous exoskeleton
Correct Answer:- Option-A
92. The technique of growing plants without soil, in nutrient solution is known as:
A:-Aqua culture
B:-Micropropagation
C:-Horticulture
D:-Hydroponics
Correct Answer:- Option-D
93. The pigment that gives red colour to red algae is:
A:-Fucoxanthin
B:-Phycoerythrin
C:-Phycocyanin
D:-Haemoglobin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
94. The joint between the skull and atlas vertebra is:
A:-Saddle joint
B:-Hinge joint
C:-Fibrous joint
D:-Pivot joint
Correct Answer:- Option-D
95. Which among the following is the "dihybrid phenotypic ratio" according to Mendelian inheritance?
A:-3:1
B:-1:2:1
C:-9:3:3:1
D:-1:1
Correct Answer:- Option-C
96. Resistance of bacteria against antibiotics is an example for the evolution by:
A:-Genetic drift
B:-Adaptive radiation
C:-Anthropogenic action
D:-Genetic recombination
Correct Answer:- Option-C
97. Which of the following is not obtained from the plant Cannabis sativa?
A:-Cocaine
B:-Marijuana
C:-Hashish
D:-Charas
Correct Answer:- Option-A
98. Which of the following is a composite gland?
A:-Adrenal
B:-Parathyroid
C:-Pancreas
D:-Pituitary
Correct Answer:- Option-C
99. In meiosis,chromosomal cross over take place during which of the following stages?
A:-Leptotene
B:-Zygotene
C:-Pachytene
D:-Diplotene
Correct Answer:- Option-C
100. The primary carbon dioxide acceptor in C4 plants is:
A:-Phospho enol pyruvate
B:-RuBP
C:-Phospho gyceric acid
D:-Oxalo acetic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-A
A:-1:25
B:-1:20
C:-1:15
D:-1:10
Correct Answer:- Option-A
28. Which is not related to horse?
A:-colt
B:-filly
C:-mare
D:-gilt
Correct Answer:- Option-D
29. An adult male goat is called
A:-stallion
B:-doe
C:-buck
D:-ram
Correct Answer:- Option-C
30. Dorsal indicates
A:-under surface of the body
B:-front of the body
C:-rear of the body
D:-upper surface of the body
Correct Answer:- Option-D
31. Which of the following organ is not seen in the abdominal cavity of a heifer?
A:-uterus
B:-spleen
C:-caecum
D:-liver
Correct Answer:- Option-A
32. The fleshy prominent mass lying between the forelimbs of a cattle is called
A:-stifle
B:-brisket
C:-croup
D:-loin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
33. Among the following which is not used to control the head and neck of animals?
A:-muzzle
B:-cradle
C:-trevis
D:-halter
Correct Answer:- Option-C
34. A Himalayan sheep breed is
A:-Lohi
B:-Gurez
C:-Nellore
D:-Bikaneri
Correct Answer:- Option-B
35. Which is a cattle breed?
A:-Ayrshire
B:-Berkshire
C:-Hampshire
D:-Yorkshire
Correct Answer:- Option-A
36. A solid, broad comb, terminating in a tapering spike is
A:-pea
B:-single
C:-walnut
D:-rose
Correct Answer:- Option-D
37. The teeth which are examined first for age determination in cattle are
A:-premolars
B:-canines
C:-molars
D:-incisors
Correct Answer:- Option-D
38. The normal rectal temperature of goat is about
A:-103.5°F
B:-101.5°F
C:-99.2°F
D:-105.3°F
Correct Answer:- Option-A
39. Scrotum is absent in
A:-stallion
B:-ram
C:-cock
D:-boar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
40. The composition of biogas is
A:-25% methane and 75% carbon dioxide
B:-75% methane and 25% carbon dioxide
C:-25% methane and 75% hydrogen sulphide
D:-75% methane and 25% hydrogen sulphide
Correct Answer:- Option-B
41. A type of dairy farming in which only lactating animals are reared is
A:-specialised farm
B:-family cow
C:-corral dairying
D:-milk colonies
Correct Answer:- Option-C
42. Isolation boxes in a dairy farm are intended to house
A:-diseased animals
B:-vicious bulls
C:-cows nearing calving
D:-early weaned calves
Correct Answer:- Option-A
43. The ideal environmental temperature for high producing dairy cows is
A:-30-35°C
B:-25-29°C
C:-17-24°C
D:-5-16°C
Correct Answer:- Option-D
44. The present breeding policy for cattle in Kerala is
A:-grading up
B:-cross breeding
C:-line breeding
D:-out crossing
Correct Answer:- Option-B
45. According to PFA rules, milk containing a minimum of 1.5% fat and 9% SNF is
A:-double toned milk
B:-toned milk
C:-standardised milk
D:-recombined milk
Correct Answer:- Option-A
46. During calving, the rupture of first water bag indicates
A:-beginning of first stage
B:-beginning of second stage
C:-beginning of third stage
D:-end of second stage
Correct Answer:- Option-B
47. The rumen activity in calves begin by the age of
A:-6-8 months
B:-1-2 months
C:-2-4 months
D:-4-6 months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
48. The ideal annual culling percentage in cows should be
A:-5%
B:-10%
C:-20%
D:-30%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
49. The enzymatic digestion in ruminant stomach occurs at
A:-abomasum
B:-omasum
C:-reticulum
D:-rumen
Correct Answer:- Option-A
50. The nutrient which is needed in largest quantity by the animals is
A:-protein
B:-fat
C:-carbohydrate
D:-minerals
Correct Answer:- Option-C
51. Which of the following feed ingredient has the highest amount of crude protein?
A:-cotton seed cake
B:-ground nut cake
C:-yellow maize
D:-cow pea
Correct Answer:- Option-B
52. A leguminous fodder is
A:-CO 3
B:-signal grass
C:-maize
D:-cow pea
Correct Answer:- Option-D
53. Peak yield in cattle is obtained by
A:-30-90 days after calving
B:-20-50 days after calving
C:-70-100 days after calving
D:-90-120 days after calving
Correct Answer:- Option-A
54. Which is not related to clean milk production?
A:-washing udder with iodophore
B:-discarding foremilk
C:-using hooded milking pail
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
55. According to PFA rules, cow milk in Kerala should contain
A:-3% fat and 8% SNF
B:-3% fat and 8.5% SNF
C:-3.5% fat and 8.5% SNF
D:-3.5% fat and 8% SNF
Correct Answer:- Option-C
56. Milk sugar is
A:-maltose
B:-lactose
C:-casein
D:-lactalbumin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
57. The most common method used for pasteurisation of packed milk obtained in the market is
A:-HTST system
B:-LTLT system
C:-UHT system
D:-sterilization
Correct Answer:- Option-A
58. According to PFA rules, cream should contain a milk fat percentage of
A:-10
B:-80
C:-25
D:-99
Correct Answer:- Option-C
59. A fermented milk product is
A:-butter
B:-channa
C:-khoa
D:-lassi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
60. High fever up to 106°F, hot swelling at throat and surroundings and difficult respiration are mainly seen in
A:-brucellosis
B:-haemorrhagic septicaemia
C:-tuberculosis
D:-black quarter
Correct Answer:- Option-B
61. The average daily feed consumption of an adult quail will be
A:-20-30g
B:-30-40g
C:-40-50g
D:-50-60g
Correct Answer:- Option-A
62. Which of the following is not a distinguishing character between a male and female turkey?
A:-males have black beards below the neck
B:-females have black speckles on throat
C:-males are usually heavier than females
D:-males produce a peculiar sound called struting
Correct Answer:- Option-B
63. The species which is more susceptible to aflatoxicosis is
A:-chicken
B:-quail
C:-duck
D:-turkey
Correct Answer:- Option-C
64. Vitamin A deficiency in chicken leads to
A:-Crazy chick disease
B:-polyneuritis
C:-curled toe paralysis
D:-nutritional roup
Correct Answer:- Option-D
65. RDF vaccination in chicken is given at an age of
A:-1-7 days
B:-7-14 days
C:-14-21 days
D:-21-28 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
66. Hatchery operations does not include
A:-dubbing
B:-sexing
C:-setting
D:-brooding
Correct Answer:- Option-D
67. In broiler processing, removal of small hairlike feathers by passing flame all over the body of the carcass is known as
A:-trussing
B:-singeing
C:-scalding
D:-pinning
Correct Answer:- Option-B
68. For a good layer flock feed efficiency will be
A:-2
B:-2.5
C:-1.75
D:-2.25
Correct Answer:- Option-C
69. A filler flat will hold
A:-a dozen of eggs
B:-36 eggs
C:-360 eggs
D:-30 eggs
Correct Answer:- Option-D
70. Adlibitum feeding means
A:-feeding only on alternate days
B:-feed and water is made available at all times
C:-only feed is made available at all times
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
71. For layer farming, how many layer houses are needed for each rearing house?
A:-three
B:-one
C:-two
D:-four
Correct Answer:- Option-A
72. A breed having yellow skin, red ear lobe, feathered shank, brown shelled egg and loose plumage is
A:-Rhode Island Red
B:-Sussex
C:-Cochin
D:-White Leghorn
Correct Answer:- Option-C
73. The egg albumen is formed in the
A:-infundibulum
B:-magnum
C:-isthmus
D:-uterus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
74. In fowls feed storage is the main function of
A:-caeca
B:-gizzard
C:-cloaca
D:-crop
Correct Answer:- Option-D
75. Feathers are arranged in definite feather tracts called
A:-pterylae
B:-stigma
C:-filoplumes
D:-quill
Correct Answer:- Option-A
76. The cholesterol content in a hen's egg is
A:-100-200mg
B:-300-400mg
C:-200-300mg
D:-400-500mg
Correct Answer:- Option-C
77. The floor space requirement for broilers is
A:-790 square centimeter
B:-930 square centimeter
C:-850 square centimeter
D:-730 square centimeter
Correct Answer:- Option-B
78. The scientific name of duck is
A:-Anas platyrrhynchos
B:-Meleagris gallopavo
C:-Anser anser
D:-Numida meleagris
Correct Answer:- Option-A
79. The chemicals used for fumigation are
A:-potassium permanganate and iodine
B:-bleaching powder and formalin
C:-bleaching powder and iodine
D:-potassium permanganate and formalin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
80. Culling should be practiced in
A:-chicks and layers
B:-growers and breeders
C:-both 1 and 2
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
81. Which cell organelle is known as the "power house of the cell"?
A:-Ribosome
B:-Mitochondria
C:-Chloroplast
D:-Nucleus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
82. Which among the following microbes is involved in the production of biogas?
A:-Lactic acid bacillus
B:-Yeast
C:-Clostridium
D:-Methanogens
Correct Answer:- Option-D
83. Which plant is known as the "terror of Bengal"?
A:-Water hyacinth
B:-Water lily
C:-Pistia
D:-Hydrilla
Correct Answer:- Option-A
84. Which among the following is not used for digesting proteins?
A:-Pepsin
B:-Amylase
C:-Trypsin
D:-Carboxypeptidase
Correct Answer:- Option-B
85. The polymerase enzyme used in PCR technique is isolated from:
A:-Bacillus thuringiensis
B:-Thermus aquaticus
C:-Escherichia coli
D:-Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Correct Answer:- Option-B
86. The interaction between an orchid plant growing on a mango tree is an example for:
A:-Parasitism
B:-Mutualism
C:-Commensalism
D:-Competition
Correct Answer:- Option-C
87. The capacity of a plant cell to generate a whole plant is called:
A:-Totipotency
B:-Parthenogenesis
C:-Apomixis
D:-Polyembryony
Correct Answer:- Option-A
88. In DNA, the nucleotides are linked together to form polynucleotides using:
A:-Glycosidic linkage
B:-Hydrogen bond
C:-Phospho diester linkage
D:-Disulphide bond
Correct Answer:- Option-C
89. If the tRNA anticodon loop has "UAC" as the anticodon,then which aminoacid will be attached to its "amino acid acceptor end"?
A:-Serine
B:-Tyrosine
C:-glycine
D:-Methionine
Correct Answer:- Option-D
90. The surgical method of sterilisation in males is:
A:-Vasectomy
B:-Tubectomy
C:-M T P
D:-I U D
Correct Answer:- Option-A
91. Which among the following is not a characteristic feature of phylum Arthropoda?
A:-Radial symmetry
B:-Jointed appendages
C:-Open circulatory system
D:-Chitinous exoskeleton
Correct Answer:- Option-A
92. The technique of growing plants without soil, in nutrient solution is known as:
A:-Aqua culture
B:-Micropropagation
C:-Horticulture
D:-Hydroponics
Correct Answer:- Option-D
93. The pigment that gives red colour to red algae is:
A:-Fucoxanthin
B:-Phycoerythrin
C:-Phycocyanin
D:-Haemoglobin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
94. The joint between the skull and atlas vertebra is:
A:-Saddle joint
B:-Hinge joint
C:-Fibrous joint
D:-Pivot joint
Correct Answer:- Option-D
95. Which among the following is the "dihybrid phenotypic ratio" according to Mendelian inheritance?
A:-3:1
B:-1:2:1
C:-9:3:3:1
D:-1:1
Correct Answer:- Option-C
96. Resistance of bacteria against antibiotics is an example for the evolution by:
A:-Genetic drift
B:-Adaptive radiation
C:-Anthropogenic action
D:-Genetic recombination
Correct Answer:- Option-C
97. Which of the following is not obtained from the plant Cannabis sativa?
A:-Cocaine
B:-Marijuana
C:-Hashish
D:-Charas
Correct Answer:- Option-A
98. Which of the following is a composite gland?
A:-Adrenal
B:-Parathyroid
C:-Pancreas
D:-Pituitary
Correct Answer:- Option-C
99. In meiosis,chromosomal cross over take place during which of the following stages?
A:-Leptotene
B:-Zygotene
C:-Pachytene
D:-Diplotene
Correct Answer:- Option-C
100. The primary carbon dioxide acceptor in C4 plants is:
A:-Phospho enol pyruvate
B:-RuBP
C:-Phospho gyceric acid
D:-Oxalo acetic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-A