Animal Terminology Matching – II
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Question (English)
Match the column:
| TABLE-I (Term) | TABLE-II (Animal) |
|---|---|
| 1. Colt | (a) Cat |
| 2. Gilt | (b) Camel |
| 3. Nanny | (c) Goat |
| 4. Maiya | (d) Swine |
| 5. Mewing | (e) Horse |
- 1-e, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a ✓ Correct
- 1-d, 2-e, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a
- 1-e, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c, 5-a
- 1-e, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a, 5-b
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-e, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a
Animal terminologies from Tables 9 & 10:
- Colt → Horse (young male horse). Filly = young female horse.
- Gilt → Swine/Pig (young female pig). Boarling = young male pig.
- Nanny → Goat (adult female goat, also called Doe).
- Maiya → Camel (adult male camel). Sand = adult female camel.
- Mewing → Cat (sound produced by cat).
Key Terminology Recap
Young males: Colt (Horse), Bull calf (Cattle), Ram lamb (Sheep), Buckling (Goat), Boarling (Pig).
Young females: Filly (Horse), Heifer calf (Cattle), Gimmer lamb (Sheep), Goatling (Goat), Gilt (Pig).
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Option B swaps Colt (Horse) with Gilt (Swine).
- Option C swaps Nanny (Goat) with Maiya (Camel).
- Option D swaps Maiya (Camel) with Mewing (Cat).
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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.
