Identify correct statements about pack animals.
A. Dogs and reindeer are used in Siberia to draw sledges over snow-covered ground.
B. Horses are used as a draught animal even in Western countries.
C. Mules are not preferred in the mountain regions.
D. Camels are used for caravan movement in deserts.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A, B and D only
A. Dogs and reindeer are used in Siberia to draw sledges over snow-covered ground. Correct. Dogs and reindeer draw sledges over snow in North America, North Europe and Siberia.
B. Horses are used as a draught animal even in Western countries. Correct. Horses are still used as draught animals, to pull carts, even in the Western countries.
C. Mules are not preferred in the mountain regions. Incorrect. The reverse is true: mules are preferred in the mountainous regions.
D. Camels are used for caravan movement in deserts. Correct. Camels carry people and goods in caravans across the deserts.
NCERT (2025-26): “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.” |