Question

Which of the following is termed poor man’s cow?
(A) Sheep
(B) Goat
(C) Buffalo
(D) Cow

Answer 1

Hint: The animals that provide milk are called milch animals or milk producing animals. Examples are cow, buffalo, goat etc. Beside the milk production, animals also provide meat to human beings and are a great nutritional source.

Complete answer:
The process of rearing animals, providing them food, shelter, taking care of them and providing them proper health facilities and animal breeding practices is called animal husbandry. The word husbandry comes from the word ‘husband’ which means the one who takes care.
Rearing of animals can provide many benefits and useful products such as meat, milk, egg, fibres etc. These can be practiced on a small and large scale and can be economically beneficial. Different animals provide us with different materials such as –
a. Milk – Some animals like cow, goat, buffalo etc. provide milk and are called milch animals. These can be used in dairy production and many things like cheese, butter and many useful dairy products can be prepared that have high nutritional value.
b. Meat- Some animals are killed and they have a great nutritional value. Examples are Hen, Goat, Cow etc.
c. Fibres- Animals provide fibres such as wool that can be used in preparation of shawls, sweater, jackets etc. Examples of fibre producing animals are Sheep, yak.
Goats are termed as poor man’s cows.
Therefore, from the above explanation, the correct answer is, option (B) Goat.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B)

Note: Cow is a very useful and important domestic animal but it is very expensive. The benefits obtained from cows such as milk, meat etc. can also be obtained from goats. Thus, goats are referred to as poor man’s cows. Goats are cheap in price as compared to cows and can be afforded by small villagers and farmers.