Question

Livestock population in India is
A) Over 500 million
B) 415 million
C) 350 million
D) 292 million

Answer 1

The animals which are domesticated in order to produce meat, eggs, milk, fur, etc are known as livestock.

Complete answer:
Livestock raising comes under animal husbandry. It is an practise by which animals are managed and taken care of so that they can be used to produce various kinds of products like- milk, meat, egss, etc. different kinds of animals are included in livestock they are,
Cows, goats, camels, buffaloes for milk and dairy purposes
Goose, hen, duck for meat and egg purposes
Chicken, ox, duck, pig for meat purposes
Sheep for wool purposes

Option a: As per the 2012 census, the total amount of livestock population in India is around 512.05 million. Therefore, this is the correct option.
Option b: As over 500 million is closest to 512.05 million, therefore, this option is incorrect.
Option c: As over 500 million is closest to 512.05 million, therefore, this option is incorrect.
Option d: As over 500 million is closest to 512.05 million, therefore, this option is incorrect.

Thus, the correct option is (a) Over 500 million.

Note: Livestock farming is seen as a huge advantage to the farmers for the following reasons,

It can help in agriculture practices such as for draft power, and also be a good source of organic manure
Production of meat, milk and eggs can provide a source of daily income