Question

Which of the following is a beast of burden?
a. Donkey
b. Mule
c. Horse
d. All of the above

Answer 1

A "beast of burden" signifies an animal utilized to carry heavy loads or to perform other hefty work (such as pulling a furrow). In basic terms, an animal that people use to convey heavy things or transporting materials by appending them, so their weight bears on the animal's back.

Complete answer:
- Animals that help to convey heavy loads like mules, llamas, donkeys are called the "Burden animals" or "Pack animals".
- Any sort of domesticated animal that are trained to convey doing tasks for the humans is likewise referred to as the Burden animals.
- These animals are truly helpful for a heavyweight to hold the load from one place to another.
- A loud animal or 'beast of burden' is a working tendency utilized by people for carrying weight.
- Horses, donkeys and mules are used as beasts of burden for conveying things on their back and within the carts.
- Load animals like elephant, camels convey loads for us that need more energy. So, they ought to be given energy foods.
- Egg-laying animals should be given protein-rich foods. They should be tending clean water to drink in a clean vessel.
- These animals are known as Beasts of burden because they carry heavyweight.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note: Donkeys have long been utilized around the world as beasts of burden, to carry products throughout Europe for the Greeks and Romans, and as a fundamental part of exchange along the Silk road. Presently, researchers have revealed the main archaeological proof that donkeys were utilised for something other than work, in the game of polo.