True Statements about Gosadan Scheme
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Which of the following sentence(s) is/are true about the Gosadan scheme?
- Gosadan scheme was launched during the first five-year plan to segregate old, unproductive & useless cattle from good ones
- In Gosadans, segregated cattle are maintained on natural pasture & hay
- Gosadans are generally located in remote forest areas & wastelands
- All the above ✓ Correct
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All the above
All three statements about the Gosadan scheme are correct:
Key Facts about Gosadan
- Launched during: 1st Five-Year Plan (1951–1956).
- Aim: (a) To segregate old, unproductive cattle from productive ones to prevent random mating; (b) To relieve pressure on limited feed & fodder resources.
- Problem it solved: The problem of degraded cattle in India.
- Location: Generally in remote forest areas and wastelands (not near villages).
- Feeding: Animals maintained on natural pastures and hay (low-cost, extensive system).
- Shelter: Cattle are housed in proper shelters/sheds within Gosadans.
Gosadan vs. Gaushala vs. Pinjrapole
- Gosadan: Government scheme; old/degraded cattle; remote forest locations; natural pasture feeding.
- Gaushala: Charitable (people's); productive cattle; urban/semi-urban.
- Pinjrapole: Charitable (people's); unproductive animals of all species; urban areas.
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