Contribution of Livestock to National Economy

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What is one of the contributions of livestock to national economy mentioned in the text?

  • Textile industry
  • Software development
  • Weed control (correct)
  • Manufacturing industry

How do animal-source foods contribute to nutritional security?

  • By providing high quality protein and micronutrients (correct)
  • By depleting natural resources
  • By increasing poverty levels
  • By impacting wildlife negatively

What does the text mention as a potential transformative aspect of livestock?

  • Increasing grain production
  • Enabling healthy development and education through income generation (correct)
  • Decreasing food supply
  • Competing with humans for food resources

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a role of livestock in the national economy?

<p>Software development (A)</p>
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How do poor people tend to interact with the animal-source foods they produce?

<p>Sell them rather than consume (D)</p>
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What percentage of energy do livestock supply to the world's diet according to the text?

<p>13% (D)</p>
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What is the primary source of wool mentioned in the text?

<p>Sheep (A)</p>
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Which livestock animal is considered the chief source of protein in our diet based on the text?

<p>Poultry (B)</p>
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What do goats, sheep, buffaloes, swine, and poultry primarily provide in Nepalese agriculture?

<p>Meat (A)</p>
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Which livestock is highlighted as an efficient converter of feed and fodder into valuable products?

<p>Cow (C)</p>
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What is NOT mentioned as a source of meat in Nepalese agriculture in the text?

<p>Cow (C)</p>
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Which livestock animal provides protein and fat for human consumption according to the text?

<p>Buffalo (B)</p>
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What is a key role of male buffalo and bullocks in agriculture?

<p>Acting as draft power animals for ploughing and threshing (A)</p>
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Which of the following industries heavily relies on livestock products for raw materials?

<p>Agri-based industries like butter and cheese production (C)</p>
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How do livestock contribute to religious practices in Nepal?

<p>By being used during religious sacrifices and worship (A)</p>
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What percentage of Nepal's Gross Domestic Production is contributed by the agricultural sector?

<p>~25.83% (D)</p>
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In what way do livestock contribute to employment opportunities in Nepal?

<p>By enabling self-employment in rural areas (C)</p>
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What is a significant benefit of livestock-derived organic manure for agriculture?

<p>Enhancing soil fertility (D)</p>
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