Question

A beast of burden which needs little care is:
A. Pig
B. Donkey
C. Dog
D. Yak

Answer 1

Animals that are kept by humans for their benefits are called domestic animals. Domestic animals include – cattle, goats, sheep, horses, reindeers, camels, llamas, buffalo, yaks, bantengs, geese gayals, pigs, dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, guinea fowls, pigeons, bees, and Asiatic silkworms.

Complete answer: Uses of Pig: Rearing of the pig is carried out for its valuable products such as pork, leather, glue, fertilizers and also used in several medicines. Rearing if pig involves more care and attention and is a most difficult animal to farm.
Uses of the donkey: Donkeys are used to carry loads in many countries hence, it is also called the beast of burden. A healthy donkey can carry approximately 50kg of weight on its back and can pull twice its body weight at ground level. The donkey has self-preservation strategies and has evolved over natural selection hence, it requires very little care.
Uses of the dog: Dogs reduce stress, anxiety, and depression of human beings depending on their breeds they can be used as, police dogs, army dogs, messenger dogs.
Uses of yak: Yak is domesticated for its milk and fur. It can be used in plowing as well.
So, the correct answer to the given question is option B. Donkey

Note: Milk of the donkey is rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids. It is easier to digest than cow milk. At some places, the donkey is also used for rides to children and tourists.