Gestation Periods of Domestic Animals
Match the column:
| TABLE-I (Animal) | TABLE-II (Gestation Period) |
|---|---|
| 1. Cattle | (a) 341 days |
| 2. Mare | (b) 114 days |
| 3. Sow | (c) 390 days |
| 4. Bitch | (d) 62 days |
| 5. She-Camel | (e) 283 days |
- 1-e, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d, 5-c — Correct Answer
- 1-e, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b, 5-c
- 1-a, 2-e, 3-b, 4-d, 5-c
- 1-e, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d, 5-a
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-e, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d, 5-c
Gestation periods with easy-to-remember mnemonics (Table 3):
- Cattle → 283 days (9 months + 9 days)
- Mare → 341 days (11 months + 11 days) — longest among common livestock after camel.
- Sow → 114 days (3 months + 3 weeks + 3 days) — the famous "3-3-3" rule for pigs.
- Bitch → 62 days (2 months + 2 days).
- She-Camel → 390 days (1 year + 1 month + 1 day) — longest gestation among domestic animals.
Complete Series (Ascending Order)
Bitch (62) → Sow (114) → Sheep (145) → Goat (155) → Cattle (283) → Buffalo (310) → Mare (341) → She-Camel (390).
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Option B swaps Sow (114 days) with Bitch (62 days).
- Option C swaps Cattle (283 days) with Mare (341 days).
- Option D swaps Mare (341 days) with She-Camel (390 days).
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