Question

Leghorn and Aseel are related to
A. Apiculture
B. Dairy farming
C. Pisciculture
D. Poultry

Answer 1

Hint: Animal husbandry or animal rearing is a branch of agriculture, which is concerned with the usage of animals for milk, meat, fiber, or any other commercially important products. It involves the daily care and selective breeding of genetically superior species.

Complete answer:
Leghorn and Aseel as the two commercially important breeds involved in poultry farming. Leghorn is a breed initially developed in Italy. They are mostly used as layers, in many countries for egg production. Aseel is a chicken breed that originated in India. It is mainly used for meat as well as for ornamental purposes. In some places of India, they are also used as fighter cocks.

Considering the other given options:
- Apiculture is the rearing of honey bees, as a colony, normally in its hives. For obtaining the honey, as well as the wax secreted. The honey can be used as a flavoring agent, and also has medicinal uses.
- Dairy farming involves the production of milk for a long time period for sale.
- Pisciculture is the commercial development of various species of freshwater fishes. It is mainly done as a food source.
Thus, the most appropriate answer for the above question is D, that is, Leghorn and Aseel are the breeds related to poultry farming.

Note: The process of breeding in animal rearing occurs spontaneously, but it also involves the selection of the desirable traits by the rearers. The traits which are considered are low consumption of feed, fast growth rate, fertility, higher yield, and better fiber qualities.