Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) is being implemented to supplement the State/UT governments’ efforts towards preventing, controlling and containing animal diseases of economic and zoonotic importance by vaccination.
2.Animal husbandry refers to the care, breeding, and management of domesticated animals, such as livestock, for various purposes, including food, fiber, work, and companionship.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. RGM is being implemented for development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds since December 2014. The scheme is important in enhancing milk production and productivity of bovines to meet growing demand of milk and making dairying more remunerative to the rural farmers of the country.
Statement 2 is correct. Animal husbandry refers to the care, breeding, and management of domesticated animals, such as livestock, for various purposes, including food, fiber, work, and companionship.
Source: ForumIAS
