Identify the correct statements given about Pack Animals.
(A) Dogs and reindeers are used in North America
(B) Mules are preferred in the desert regions
(C) Camels are used for caravan movement
(D) Bullocks are used for pulling carts
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C), (D) only
Pack animals are animals that carry loads or pull carts and sledges. They are one of the oldest forms of land transport. Each region uses the animal that suits its land and climate: snow, mountains, deserts or plains.
(A) Dogs and reindeers are used in North America — Correct. In North America, North Europe and Siberia, dogs and reindeer draw sledges over snow-covered ground.
(B) Mules are preferred in the desert regions — Incorrect. Mules are preferred in the mountainous regions. In the deserts, camels are used. NTA changed one word of the book, and a true line became false. Read every word before you mark the answer.
(C) Camels are used for caravan movement — Correct. A caravan is a group of people and loaded animals that travel together across a desert. Camels are used for caravan movement in deserts.
(D) Bullocks are used for pulling carts — Correct. In India, bullocks pull carts. The cart is one of the old and simple forms of land transport, along with the human porter and the pack animal.
NCERT (2026-27): “Pack Animals Horses are used as a draught animal even in the Western countries. Dogs and reindeer are used in North America, North Europe and Siberia to draw sledges over snow-covered ground. Mules are preferred in the mountainous regions; while camels are used for caravan movement in deserts. In India, bullocks are used for pulling carts.” |