The distinct feature of commercial livestock rearing is ________.

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → More organized, capital intensive and practised in permanent ranches

Commercial livestock rearing is ranching done as a business. Animals are kept on large fenced ranches, and their products are sold in world markets.

Option (1) More organized, capital intensive and practised in permanent ranches — Correct. Unlike nomadic herding, it is organised and capital intensive, and it is practised on permanent ranches.

Option (2) Nomadic herding — Incorrect. Nomadic herding is a different type of pastoral activity, in which herders move with their animals. Commercial livestock rearing is the opposite: the animals stay on permanent ranches.

Option (3) Variety of animals are reared at the same time — Incorrect. Commercial livestock rearing is a specialised activity in which only one type of animal is reared.

Option (4) The animal products are consumed locally — Incorrect. Its products, such as meat, wool, hides and skin, are processed, packed and exported to different world markets.

NCERT (2026-27): “Commercial Livestock Rearing … 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.”

“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.”