Question

Question 10
Cud is the name given to the food of ruminants which is

(a) Swallowed and undigested
(b) Swallowed and partially digested
(c) Properly chewed and partially digested
(d) Properly chewed and completely digested

Answer 1

The answer is option (b).

The partially digested food in the rumen (part of the stomach) of ruminants which includes sheep, cows, goats, bison, bulls, ox etc is called cud. These animals after ingestion, bring the cud back to the mouth in small lumps and chew the food thoroughly.