Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Primary Activities

Question:
Which of the animals are mostly reared in Commercial livestock rearing?
Options:
Sheep and Goats
Sheep, Goats and Cattle
sheep, cattle, goats and horses.
sheep, cattle, goats, horses and camels.
Correct Answer:
sheep, cattle, goats and horses.
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