Question

Identify the branch of biology based on the information given in the box.

Rearing of animals in a large scale at home or in farms by providing them with proper food, shelter and care to obtain food for them.

a. Biosphere reserve
b. Animal Husbandry
c. Sanctuary
d. National Park

Answer 1

Hint: The raising of animals is characterized as animals raised or reproduced for their utilization, or for joy or for the benefit to humankind, regularly for food. The conservation of biodiversity involves the conservation of plants as well as animals. These animals are raised by humans and hence the number remains conserved in natural habitat.

Complete answer:
> Biosphere reserve- These are made for the protection of particular species. For eg- Tiger, Bison, Elephant. It is a multipurpose area. It contains one or more National Park or wildlife sanctuary in it. It consists of three areas-

> Transition area- Research and Tourism are permitted. Human settlement is allowed.

> Buffer area- Research and Tourism are permitted.

> Core area- Only research is allowed.

> Animal Husbandry- It includes cultivation, rearing, management of animals by humans. Animals are reared for a variety of purposes like recreation, food, sports, etc.

> Sanctuary- Only certain types of animals are available. Tourism is permitted here and also grazing of other animals. Eg- Bird sanctuary, Lion sanctuary, etc.

> National Park- It is controlled by the state government. No trespassing is allowed. The area is reserved, no forestry and cultivation is allowed. It is used for public recreation.

All the others are controlled by the state government or National Government only Animal husbandry is controlled by a person itself.
Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Additional information:
There are also terms involved such as-
- Protected forests: It is covered under the Indian Forest Act, 1927. It has a limited degree of protection.
- Reserved forests: It is also under the Indian forest act but has a full degree of protection.
- Ecologically sensitive areas: These are areas under human use. Human activities are allowed but regulated under the Environment (Protection) Act.

Note: The sole objective of animal husbandry is ensuring the better availability of animal products as well as proper care of animals by human intervention. Useful animal products include milk, meat, eggs, wool, etc. There are various modern techniques applied in the field of pisciculture, apiculture, poultry, cattle farming, and other branches of animal husbandry.