1 $In the construction of livestock sheds in tropical climates, what is the recommended orientation of the long axis to minimize solar radiation exposure?$

A.

North-South

B.

East-West

C.

North-East to South-West

D.

South-East to North-West

2 $Which system of housing cattle is generally considered more economical and provides animals with more freedom of movement?$

A.

Conventional Barn System

B.

Stanchion Barn System

C.

Loose Housing System

D.

Tie Barn System

3 $What is the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recommended covered area per adult cow in a loose housing system?$

A.

B.

C.

D.

4 $In a conventional barn, what is the standard recommended length of the manger per cow to ensure adequate feeding space?$

A.

30-40 cm

B.

45-50 cm

C.

60-75 cm

D.

90-100 cm

5 $Which arrangement in a double-row cattle shed is considered better for preventing the spread of contagious diseases?$

A.

Head-to-Head System

B.

Tail-to-Tail System

C.

Cross-Sectional System

D.

L-shaped System

6 $What is the recommended floor space requirement for a breeding bull in a covered area?$

A.

B.

C.

D.

7 $In poultry housing, what is the approximate floor space requirement per bird for broilers on a deep litter system?$

A.

B.

C.

D.

8 $How much linear feeder space should be provided per layer bird in poultry management?$

A.

1-2 cm

B.

3-4 cm

C.

10-12 cm

D.

15-20 cm

9 $What is the recommended slope for the floor in a cattle shed to ensure proper drainage?$

A.

1 in 20

B.

1 in 40

C.

1 in 60

D.

1 in 100

10 $Ideally, how soon after birth should a calf receive its first feeding of colostrum?$

A.

Within 1-2 hours

B.

Within 12 hours

C.

Within 24 hours

D.

After 2 days

11 $The process of separating the calf from the mother immediately after birth or after a few days is known as:$

A.

Suckling

B.

Weaning

C.

Culling

D.

Steaming up

12 $For the management of navel cord in a newborn calf, which antiseptic is commonly used?$

A.

Hydrogen Peroxide

B.

Tincture of Iodine ()

C.

Potassium Permanganate

D.

Boric Acid

13 $What is the recommended protein content in a 'Calf Starter' ration?$

A.

B.

C.

D.

14 $What is the term for feeding extra concentrate to a pregnant heifer or cow 6-8 weeks before calving?$

A.

Flushing

B.

Steaming Up

C.

Challenge Feeding

D.

Creep Feeding

15 $Challenge feeding is a management practice primarily used for:$

A.

Dry cows

B.

High-yielding dairy cows in early lactation

C.

Sick animals

D.

Growing heifers

16 $The standard 'Dry Period' recommended for a dairy cow between two lactations is:$

A.

15 days

B.

30 days

C.

60 days

D.

120 days

17 $What is the approximate covered floor space requirement for an adult sheep (Ewe)?$

A.

B.

C.

D.

18 $Which housing structure is essential for protecting piglets from being crushed by the sow?$

A.

Boar Pen

B.

Farrowing Crate/Rail

C.

Dry Sow Stall

D.

Wallow

19 $Piglet Anemia is caused by a deficiency of:$

A.

Calcium

B.

Iron

C.

Magnesium

D.

Zinc

20 $The removal of the sharp 'needle teeth' in piglets is done primarily to:$

A.

Improve feed intake

B.

Prevent injury to the sow's udder and littermates

C.

Prevent dental diseases

D.

Enhance growth rate

21 $What is the recommended floor space for a boar in a pigsty?$

A.

B.

C.

D.

22 $In goat management, the practice of providing special feed to the doe 2-3 weeks before breeding to increase ovulation rate is called:$

A.

Steaming Up

B.

Flushing

C.

Creep Feeding

D.

Drying Off

23 $What is the suitable temperature range (Comfort Zone) for adult dairy cattle?$

A.

to

B.

to

C.

to

D.

to

24 $Which type of roof is most common and suitable for wide livestock buildings (double row sheds)?$

A.

Shed roof (Lean-to)

B.

Gable roof

C.

Flat roof

D.

Domed roof

25 $The height of the side walls in an open-type cattle shed should generally be:$

A.

0.5 to 1.0 m

B.

1.5 to 2.0 m

C.

3.0 to 4.0 m

D.

No walls required

26 $What is the standard width of the gutter in a cattle shed?$

A.

10 cm

B.

30 cm

C.

60 cm

D.

100 cm

27 $In poultry housing, 'Creep Feeding' is NOT a standard practice for:$

A.

Piglets

B.

Lambs

C.

Kids (Goat)

D.

Layers

28 $What is the approximate water requirement ratio for a lactating cow relative to milk produced?$

A.

1 liter water per liter milk

B.

3-5 liters water per liter milk

C.

10 liters water per liter milk

D.

20 liters water per liter milk

29 $Castration of male calves not intended for breeding should ideally be done at the age of:$

A.

1 week

B.

8-10 weeks

C.

6 months

D.

1 year

30 $The 'Monitor' roof type is best suited for:$

A.

Small sheds

B.

Heavy rainfall areas

C.

Wide buildings requiring central ventilation

D.

Temporary shelters

31 $In a loose housing system, the 'Open Paddock' area per cow should be roughly__the covered area.$

A.

Half

B.

Equal to

C.

Twice

D.

Ten times

32 $For growing heifers, grouping is usually done based on:$

A.

Color

B.

Body weight and age

C.

Milk yield

D.

Horn length

33 $Which bedding material is commonly used in the Deep Litter System for poultry?$

A.

Concrete

B.

Paddy husk/Sawdust

C.

Plastic slats

D.

Wire mesh

34 $The ideal floor space for a 'Down Calver' (cow approaching parturition) in a calving box is:$

A.

B.

C.

D.

35 $Dehorning or Disbudding in calves is best performed using:$

A.

Elastrator

B.

Burdizzo

C.

Caustic potash stick or electric dehorner

D.

Knife

36 $Dipping in sheep is primarily performed to control:$

A.

Internal parasites

B.

External parasites (Ectoparasites)

C.

Foot rot

D.

Bloat

37 $The removal of wool from a sheep is called:$

A.

Dipping

B.

Shearing

C.

Docking

D.

Tagging

38 $Docking is the management practice of:$

A.

Cutting the tail

B.

Cutting the ear

C.

Trimming hooves

D.

Removing horns

39 $Swine have a poor thermoregulatory mechanism because:$

A.

They have thick fur

B.

They have very few sweat glands

C.

They are ruminants

D.

They have high metabolic rates

40 $In a poultry cage system, the floor space per layer bird is approximately:$

A.

B.

C.

D.

41 $A 'Isolation Box' in a farm is used for:$

A.

Storing feed

B.

Housing sick animals

C.

Housing newborn calves

D.

Milking

42 $The recommended maximum level of Carbon Dioxide () in an animal house should not exceed:$

A.

B.

C.

D.

43 $The overhang of the roof (eaves) in a livestock shed should be at least__to prevent rainwater from splashing inside.$

A.

10 cm

B.

25 cm

C.

50 cm

D.

150 cm

44 $What is the recommended manger width for sheep and goats?$

A.

10-15 cm

B.

40-50 cm

C.

80-90 cm

D.

1 meter

45 $The practice of 'Wallowing' is associated with:$

A.

Cattle

B.

Buffalo and Swine

C.

Sheep

D.

Poultry

46 $Colostrum is rich in which specific nutrient compared to normal milk?$

A.

Lactose

B.

Globulin proteins (Antibodies)

C.

Water

D.

Fiber

47 $When designing a pigsty, the dunging area should be located:$

A.

Near the feeding trough

B.

At the rear of the pen

C.

In the center of the pen

D.

Outside the shed entirely

48 $The ideal ambient temperature for brooding chicks (0-1 week) is approximately:$

A.

B.

C.

D.

49 $Which of the following is a key advantage of the 'Head-to-Head' system in cattle housing?$

A.

Better ventilation

B.

Reduced disease transmission

C.

Easier feeding management

D.

Easier cleaning of gutters

50 $What is the approximate covered floor space recommended for a growing heifer (1-2 years)?$

A.

B.

C.

D.

Unit 2 - Practice Quiz