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Statewise GK · Q451

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 451

Q451

Cross breeding of local livestock with imported livestock for better yeild is undertaken by which of these?

A.
National Mission for Protein Supplement
B.
Rashtriya Gokul Mission
C.
Department of Sheep Husbandry
Answer
D.
Jammu and Kashmir Milk Producers Cooperative Limited

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The department of sheep husbandry was reorganised in 1982. The major aims of the department are as follows :
(i) To improve the quality of wool production.
(ii) To improve the socio-economic status of sheep rearing communities.
(iii) Improve genetic potential of indigenous sheep.
(iv) Cross breeding of local sheep with fine breeds like Merino in Kashmir and Rambouillet in Jammu.