SS1 First Term Animal Husbandry Past Questions And Answers

 

Here are 20 SS1 First Term Animal Husbandry questions with options and answers:

 

Question: What is the scientific term for the study of animal breeding and management?

 

A) Zoology

B) Animal Science

C) Agriculture

D) Veterinary Medicine

Answer: B) Animal Science

Question: Which of the following is a ruminant animal?

 

A) Horse

B) Pig

C) Cow

D) Dog

Answer: C) Cow

Question: What is the primary function of the udder in female mammals?

 

A) Digestion

B) Respiration

C) Locomotion

D) Milk production

Answer: D) Milk production

Question: What is the term for the process of giving birth in animals?

 

A) Incubation

B) Gestation

C) Fertilization

D) Parturition

Answer: D) Parturition

Question: Which nutrient is essential for bone formation in animals?

 

A) Carbohydrates

B) Proteins

C) Vitamins

D) Minerals

Answer: D) Minerals

Question: What is the purpose of dehorning in cattle?

 

A) Improving meat quality

B) Reducing aggression

C) Enhancing milk production

D) Preventing diseases

Answer: B) Reducing aggression

Question: Which of the following is a common method of controlling internal parasites in livestock?

 

A) Vaccination

B) Deworming

C) Antibiotics

D) Quarantine

Answer: B) Deworming

Question: What is the function of the rumen in ruminant animals?

 

A) Food storage

B) Water absorption

C) Fermentation of feed

D) Muscle digestion

Answer: C) Fermentation of feed

Question: Which vitamin is important for the prevention of night blindness in animals?

 

A) Vitamin A

B) Vitamin C

C) Vitamin D

D) Vitamin E

Answer: A) Vitamin A

Question: What is the term for the process of castrating male animals?

 

A) Spaying

B) Neutering

C) Gelding

D) Caponizing

Answer: C) Gelding

Question: Which of the following is a monogastric animal?

 

A) Cow

B) Chicken

C) Sheep

D) Goat

Answer: B) Chicken

Question: What is the average gestation period of a pig?

 

A) 60 days

B) 90 days

C) 120 days

D) 150 days

Answer: C) 120 days

Question: What is the primary purpose of ear tagging in livestock?

 

A) Identification

B) Decoration

C) Weight measurement

D) Disease prevention

Answer: A) Identification

Question: Which of the following is a warm-blooded animal?

 

A) Fish

B) Frog

C) Bird

D) Snake

Answer: C) Bird

Question: What is the role of a bull in animal husbandry?

 

A) Milk production

B) Wool production

C) Meat production

D) Breeding

Answer: D) Breeding

Question: What is the main source of energy in animal feeds?

 

A) Proteins

B) Fats

C) Carbohydrates

D) Minerals

Answer: C) Carbohydrates

Question: Which of the following is a contagious disease in poultry?

 

A) Anthrax

B) Foot-and-mouth disease

C) Newcastle disease

D) Brucellosis

Answer: C) Newcastle disease

Question: What is the purpose of shearing in sheep farming?

 

A) Wool harvesting

B) Meat production

C) Milk production

D) Disease prevention

Answer: A) Wool harvesting

Question: Which mineral is crucial for the formation of red blood cells in animals?

 

A) Calcium

B) Phosphorus

C) Iron

D) Potassium

Answer: C) Iron

Question: What is the term for the process of separating milk into cream and skim milk?

 

A) Pasteurization

B) Homogenization

C) Separation

D) Fermentation

Answer: C) Separation.