Which of the following is the correct definition of lsquo Draught rsquo animals ........

Agriculture and Rural Development (Phase-I/II) Animal Husbandry - The farm animals

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Which of the following is the correct definition of ‘Draught’ animals?

Milch animals which have ceased to stop producing milk.

A strong working animal used to draw a load like a cart, a plough etc.

Animals which can survive for more than 15 days without forages.

Animals which work specifically in the drought areas to carry water

None of these

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Explanation:

The bullock pair may be regarded as the backbone of Indian Agriculture. Though the animal draught power does not relate with human nutrition directly. Indirectly it contributes in the production of food grains; the renowned draught animals (cattle and buffaloes) include Khillar, Amrit mahal, Hallikar, Red Kandhari, Ongole, Malvi, Rathi, Nagore, Neman, Hariyana, Gir, and Deoni. There are about 86 million draft animals, which comprise of 76 million bullocks.8 million buffaloes, 1 million camels and donkeys.The horsepower obtained from 1 bullock is equivalent 0.75 H.P.