18 Questions
What is one of the contributions of livestock to national economy mentioned in the text?
Weed control
How do animal-source foods contribute to nutritional security?
By providing high quality protein and micronutrients
What does the text mention as a potential transformative aspect of livestock?
Enabling healthy development and education through income generation
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a role of livestock in the national economy?
Software development
How do poor people tend to interact with the animal-source foods they produce?
Sell them rather than consume
What percentage of energy do livestock supply to the world's diet according to the text?
13%
What is the primary source of wool mentioned in the text?
Sheep
Which livestock animal is considered the chief source of protein in our diet based on the text?
Poultry
What do goats, sheep, buffaloes, swine, and poultry primarily provide in Nepalese agriculture?
Meat
Which livestock is highlighted as an efficient converter of feed and fodder into valuable products?
Cow
What is NOT mentioned as a source of meat in Nepalese agriculture in the text?
Cow
Which livestock animal provides protein and fat for human consumption according to the text?
Buffalo
What is a key role of male buffalo and bullocks in agriculture?
Acting as draft power animals for ploughing and threshing
Which of the following industries heavily relies on livestock products for raw materials?
Agri-based industries like butter and cheese production
How do livestock contribute to religious practices in Nepal?
By being used during religious sacrifices and worship
What percentage of Nepal's Gross Domestic Production is contributed by the agricultural sector?
~25.83%
In what way do livestock contribute to employment opportunities in Nepal?
By enabling self-employment in rural areas
What is a significant benefit of livestock-derived organic manure for agriculture?
Enhancing soil fertility
Explore the significance of livestock in the national economy through its various contributions such as food production, fiber and skin utilization, draft power, manure production, and more. Understand the role of livestock in providing nutritional security by converting low-value materials into valuable products.
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