Question

Which of the following is not a draught animal?
(A) Camel
(B) Elephant
(C) Goat
(D) Horse

Answer 1

Hint: Draught animal is also known as a working animal. Animals which are domesticated by human beings for performing certain tasks like carrying heavy weighed objects or logs are considered as draught animals.

Complete answer:
Draught is derived from the term ‘draft’ which means selecting an animal or a person and training it or him to perform certain tasks.
The different tasks performed by draught animals are carrying heavy weighed objects, logging, ploughing, transporting, etc.
In few countries, elephants are used for carrying logs. Few states of America, horses are used for ploughing, whereas, in India, oxen are often used. Horses, mules, donkeys are used for transporting people or objects.
Dogs are also considered as draught animals as they assist blind people and also used in crime investigation. Not all the domesticated animals are considered as draught animals since they are not suitable to perform tasks. For example, cats are not draught animals even if they are catching mice. That’s a natural behaviour of cats. Goats are also not considered as draught animals, as milking is their natural phenomenon.
Understanding the options one by one,
(A) Camel – It’s a draught animal, since they are used for transportation.
(B) Elephant – It’s a draught animal, as they are used for logging.
(C) Goat – This is not a draught animal, as they don’t perform any special tasks.
(D) Horse – It’s a draught animal, as they are used for logging, ploughing, etc.

Hence the correct answer is option(C)

Note: Draught animals refers to working animals, and hence only those animals which are performing certain tasks for human purpose are considered as draught animals.