Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Primary Activities

Question:

Poultry and cattle rearing is done in "stalls and pens" in which of the following type of farming ? 

Options:

Dairy farming

Mixed farming

Factory Farming

Truck farming

Correct Answer:

Factory Farming

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: Factory Farming

In Factory farming, livestock, particularly poultry and cattle rearing, is done in stalls and pens, fed on manufactured feedstuff and carefully supervised against diseases. 

NCERT: "In addition to market gardening, a modern development in the industrial regions of Western Europe and North America is factory farming. Livestock, particularly poultry and cattle rearing, is done in stalls and pens, fed on manufactured feedstuff and carefully supervised against diseases. This requires heavy capital investment in terms of building, machinery for various operations, veterinary services and heating and lighting. One of the important features of poultry farming and cattle rearing is breed selection and scientific breeding."