Animal Nicknames and Terminology
Match the column:
| TABLE-I | TABLE-II |
|---|---|
| 1. Ship of snow | (a) Goat |
| 2. Ceremonial ox | (b) Sheep |
| 3. Ship of desert | (c) Mithun |
| 4. Poor man's cow | (d) Yak |
| 5. Tupping | (e) Camel |
- 1-d, 2-c, 3-e, 4-a, 5-b — Correct Answer
- 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-e, 5-b
- 1-e, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a, 5-b
- 1-d, 2-a, 3-e, 4-c, 5-b
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-d, 2-c, 3-e, 4-a, 5-b
Famous animal nicknames and terminology:
- Ship of snow → Yak (Bos grunniens) — used for travel and trade in snowy, high-altitude regions of Ladakh and Sikkim. 2N = 60 chromosomes.
- Ceremonial ox → Mithun (Bos frontalis) — used in ceremonies and rituals in Northeast India. 2N = 58 chromosomes.
- Ship of desert → Camel (Camelus dromedarius/bactrianus) — the primary mode of transport in desert regions. 2N = 74 chromosomes.
- Poor man's cow → Goat — called so because goats are affordable, easy to maintain, and provide milk for economically weaker families.
- Tupping → Sheep — the act of mating in sheep (Ram tups the Ewe).
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Option B swaps Ship of desert (Camel) with Poor man's cow (Goat).
- Option C swaps Ship of snow (Yak) with Ship of desert (Camel).
- Option D swaps Ceremonial ox (Mithun) with Poor man's cow (Goat).
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This multiple choice question is from Animal Refresher, Livestock Production and Management. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from Animal Refresher to strengthen your preparation.
