List of top Animal Science Questions on Animal Breeding

The two methods that are commonly employed in modern Animal Husbandry for rapid herd improvement and genetic enhancement are: A. Traditional inbreeding methods
B. Artificial insemination
C. Natural mating
D. Multiple Ovulation and Embryo Transfer (MOET)
E. Replace indigenous breed entirely Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Artificial insemination enhances genetic improvement only when supported by sound herd management.
Reason (R): Timely heat detection and proper nutrition limit conception rates. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

The examples of cross breed cows are: A. Vechur
B. Karan Fries
C. Karan Swiss
D. Sunandini
E. Kankrej Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List - I with List - II. List - I
A. Inbreeding
B. Outcrossing
C. Crossbreeding
D. Inbreeding depression List - II
I. Introduces new genes
II. Maintains pure line
III. Heterosis
IV. Reduces vigour

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Selection is more effective for traits with high heritability.
Reason (R) : Environment factors contribute less to phenotypic variance in highly heritable traits. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Inbreeding primarily increases:

Heterosis is also known as:

Artificial Insemination is widely used for:

Karan Swiss, a high producing cross breed cattle was developed at NDRI, Karnal in the year:

Match these cattle breeds with the places of their origin. List - I
A. Gir
B. Tharparkar
C. Nagori
D. Malvi List - II
I. Rajasthan
II. Madhya Pradesh
III. Sindh, Pakistan
IV. Saurashtra

Find the correct sequence of breed of chicken on basis of body weight (Higher male body weight to Lower male body weight).
(A) Leghorn
(B) Jersey Black Giant
(C) Cornish
(D) New Hampshire

Find the correct sequence (Higher to Lower) of breed of chicken according to Heart rate (Beat/Minute).
(A) Chicken
(B) Quail
(C) Turkey
(D) Goose

Find the correct sequence of organ of oviduct on the basis of egg stay time while formation of egg (Higher stay time to Lower stay Time).
(A) Isthmus
(B) Magnum
(C) Shell gland
(D) Infundibulum

Find the correct sequence of species on the basis of ejaculation volume of semen (ml) from higher to lower.
(A) Cock
(B) Bull
(C) Turkey
(D) Boar

Find the correct sequence of species of birds on the basis of its incubation period (Higher to Lower).
(A) Quail
(B) White Pekin
(C) Bob White Quail
(D) Muscovy Duck

Find the correct sequence of species of birds on the basis of its age of sexual maturity (Higher to Lower).
(A) Quail
(B) Chicken
(C) Duck
(D) Turkey

Find the correct sequence of species of poultry from higher egg weight to lower egg weight.
(A) Duck
(B) Goose
(C) Turkey
(D) Guinea fowl

Which of the following are economic traits of broiler?
(A) Body weight at market age
(B) Feed efficiency
(C) Starting age of laying eggs
(D) Mortality

Which of the following are indigenous breed of chicken of India?
(A) Tellichery
(B) Miri
(C) Ghagus
(D) Daothigir