Question

Poultry farming is undertaken to raise following

• A. (i) and (iii)
• B. (i) and (ii)
• C. (ii) and (iii)
• D. (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(i) and (iii)

The correct option is A

Explanation for Correct option

1. Poultry farming is the raising of domesticated birds such as hens, ducks, geese, etc.,
2. These domesticated birds are raised for meat and eggs.
3. Chicken raised for eggs is known as layers, while chicken raised for meat is called broilers.

Explanation for incorrect option

1. Milk production is done through cattle like cows, buffaloes, etc. which comes under animal/cattle husbandry.

Final answer: Poultry farming is done for eggs and meat production.