Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Primary Activities

Question:

Which of the following statements is/are correct about commercial livestock rearing?

Options:

It is more organised and capital intensive.

Commercial livestock ranching is essentially associated with China and Mongolia and is practised on permanent ranches.

This is a specialised activity in which different types of animal is reared in a single ranch.

All of the above

Correct Answer:

It is more organised and capital intensive.

Explanation:

Unlike nomadic herding, commercial livestock rearing is more organised and capital intensive. Commercial livestock ranching is essentially associated with western cultures and is practised on permanent ranches. These ranches cover large areas and are divided into a number of parcels, which are fenced to regulate the grazing. When the grass of one parcel is grazed, animals are moved to another parcel. The number of animals in a pasture is kept according to the carrying capacity of the pasture. This is a specialised activity in which only one type of animal is reared. Important animals include sheep, cattle, goats and horses. Products such as meat, wool, hides and skin are processed and packed scientifically and exported to different world markets.