Goat Breeding Multiple Choice Questions

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Goat Breeding MCQs (50 Questions)

Introduction

Goat breeding is one of the most important aspects of successful goat farming. Understanding reproduction, genetics, and breeding methods helps farmers, students, and livestock enthusiasts improve productivity and maintain healthy herds.

For students preparing for ICAR, veterinary, or competitive exams, mastering goat breeding concepts is essential. To help with learning and self-assessment, we have compiled 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on goat breeding covering topics such as reproductive physiology, breeding methods, genetics, and management practices.

These MCQs are designed to test your knowledge, enhance exam preparation, and serve as a quick revision guide for anyone interested in goat farming and animal husbandry. 

Goat Breeding MCQs (50 Questions)

Basic Breeding & Reproduction

1. Average gestation period of a goat is:
A) 120–130 days
B) 145–155 days
C) 150–160 days
D) 170–180 days
Answer: B) 145–155 days

2. Age at sexual maturity in female goats:
A) 3–5 months
B) 5–7 months
C) 7–10 months
D) 12–14 months
Answer: C) 7–10 months

3. Age at sexual maturity in male goats:
A) 4–6 months
B) 6–8 months
C) 9–12 months
D) 12–15 months
Answer: C) 9–12 months

4. Average estrous cycle length in goats is:
A) 15–18 days
B) 18–21 days
C) 21–24 days
D) 24–28 days
Answer: B) 18–21 days

5. Duration of estrus (heat) in goats:
A) 6–12 hours
B) 12–24 hours
C) 24–48 hours
D) 48–72 hours
Answer: C) 24–48 hours

6. The hormone responsible for estrus in goats is:
A) Progesterone
B) Estrogen
C) Testosterone
D) Oxytocin
Answer: B) Estrogen

7. Hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy:
A) Progesterone
B) Estrogen
C) Luteinizing hormone
D) Follicle stimulating hormone
Answer: A) Progesterone

8. Litter size of Jamunapari goat:
A) 1 kid
B) 2 kids
C) 3 kids
D) 4 kids
Answer: B) 2 kids

9. Litter size of Black Bengal goat:
A) 1 kid
B) 2 kids
C) 3 kids
D) 4 kids
Answer: B) 2 kids

10. The term “kidding” refers to:
A) Weaning of goat
B) Birth of kid
C) Feeding goat
D) Shearing goat
Answer: B) Birth of kid

Breeding Methods

11. Common breeding method in goats is:
A) Natural mating
B) Artificial insemination
C) Both A & B
D) None of the above
Answer: C) Both A & B

12. Artificial insemination is mainly used to:
A) Increase litter size
B) Improve genetic quality
C) Reduce diseases
D) Improve growth rate
Answer: B) Improve genetic quality

13. Crossbreeding in goats is mainly done to:
A) Increase litter size
B) Improve milk production
C) Improve meat quality
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

14. Inbreeding refers to:
A) Breeding unrelated animals
B) Breeding closely related animals
C) Crossbreeding
D) Random breeding
Answer: B) Breeding closely related animals

15. Linebreeding is:
A) Extreme inbreeding
B) Mild inbreeding to retain desirable traits
C) Crossbreeding
D) Random mating
Answer: B) Mild inbreeding to retain desirable traits

16. The main advantage of crossbreeding is:
A) Increase heterosis (hybrid vigor)
B) Reduce milk production
C) Increase gestation period
D) Increase disease risk
Answer: A) Increase heterosis (hybrid vigor)

17. Which breeding method reduces the risk of disease transmission?
A) Natural mating
B) Artificial insemination
C) Inbreeding
D) Random mating
Answer: B) Artificial insemination

18. Seasonal breeders among goats are:
A) Jamunapari
B) Black Bengal
C) Sirohi
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

19. Goats show polyestrous nature in:
A) Tropical regions
B) Temperate regions
C) Cold regions
D) Desert regions
Answer: A) Tropical regions

20. Estrus detection in goats is usually done by:
A) Observing restlessness & tail wagging
B) Color of eyes
C) Feed intake
D) Hair texture
Answer: A) Observing restlessness & tail wagging

Breeds & Genetics

21. Goat breed known for high milk production:
A) Boer
B) Jamunapari
C) Black Bengal
D) Sirohi
Answer: B) Jamunapari

22. Goat breed known for meat production:
A) Jamunapari
B) Boer
C) Black Bengal
D) Sirohi
Answer: B) Boer

23. Small-sized Indian goat breed known for meat:
A) Sirohi
B) Black Bengal
C) Barbari
D) Osmanabadi
Answer: B) Black Bengal

24. The main goat breed used for crossbreeding in India:
A) Boer x local breeds
B) Sirohi x Black Bengal
C) Jamunapari x Barbari
D) Osmanabadi x Sirohi
Answer: A) Boer x local breeds

25. Coat color inheritance follows:
A) Simple Mendelian inheritance
B) Polygenic inheritance
C) Both A & B
D) None of the above
Answer: C) Both A & B

26. Superior milk yield is mostly inherited from:
A) Sire
B) Dam
C) Grandmother
D) Randomly inherited
Answer: B) Dam

27. Growth rate in goats is influenced by:
A) Genetics
B) Nutrition
C) Environment
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

28. Heritability of milk yield in goats is:
A) Low
B) Medium
C) High
D) Very low
Answer: B) Medium

29. Selection of breeding stock is mainly based on:
A) Physical appearance
B) Production traits
C) Reproductive performance
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

30. Hybrid vigor (heterosis) is:
A) Reduction in performance
B) Improvement in traits due to crossbreeding
C) Only seen in inbreeding
D) Not related to breeding
Answer: B) Improvement in traits due to crossbreeding

Reproductive Management

31. Ideal breeding season in India:
A) Summer
B) Monsoon
C) Autumn
D) Winter
Answer: C) Autumn

32. Early weaning of kids improves:
A) Milk yield of dam
B) Growth of kids
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer: C) Both A & B

33. Weaning age in goats is generally:
A) 30–40 days
B) 60–90 days
C) 120–150 days
D) 180 days
Answer: B) 60–90 days

34. Colostrum feeding is important for:
A) Immunity
B) Growth
C) Milk yield
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

35. Ideal age for first breeding in female goats:
A) 3–5 months
B) 7–8 months
C) 12–15 months
D) 18 months
Answer: C) 12–15 months

36. Pregnancy diagnosis in goats is done by:
A) Rectal palpation
B) Ultrasonography
C) Hormone assay
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

37. Parturition in goats is called:
A) Kidding
B) Lactation
C) Gestation
D) Estrus
Answer: A) Kidding

38. Average interval between successive pregnancies:
A) 3–4 months
B) 4–6 months
C) 6–8 months
D) 12 months
Answer: C) 6–8 months

39. Milk let-down in goats is stimulated by:
A) Progesterone
B) Estrogen
C) Oxytocin
D) Testosterone
Answer: C) Oxytocin

40. Castration in male goats is done to:
A) Improve meat quality
B) Reduce aggressive behavior
C) Both A & B
D) Increase fertility
Answer: C) Both A & B

Advanced Concepts

41. In goats, sperm production begins at age:
A) 3–4 months
B) 5–6 months
C) 8–10 months
D) 12 months
Answer: C) 8–10 months

42. Semen of superior bucks is preserved using:
A) Liquid nitrogen
B) Cold water
C) Ice cubes
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Liquid nitrogen

43. Reproductive efficiency is measured by:
A) Number of kids per doe
B) Growth rate
C) Milk yield
D) Body weight
Answer: A) Number of kids per doe

44. Major limitation in goat breeding is:
A) Poor genetic improvement
B) Disease prevalence
C) Inadequate feeding
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

45. Outbreeding refers to:
A) Breeding unrelated animals
B) Breeding closely related animals
C) Crossbreeding local breeds
D) Random mating
Answer: A) Breeding unrelated animals

46. Goats are considered:
A) Monoestrous
B) Polyestrous
C) Seasonal polyestrous
D) None
Answer: C) Seasonal polyestrous

47. Goat semen evaluation includes:
A) Volume & concentration
B) Motility & morphology
C) pH & color
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

48. Early detection of pregnancy reduces:
A) Feed cost
B) Disease risk
C) Milk loss
D) Labor
Answer: A) Feed cost

49. Goat breeding records include:
A) Date of mating
B) Birth records
C) Milk production
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

50. Genetic improvement in goats is accelerated by:
A) Selection
B) Crossbreeding
C) Artificial insemination
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

Conclusion

Proper knowledge of goat breeding is key to improving productivity, milk yield, and meat quality in goat farming. Practicing MCQs not only helps students strengthen their concepts but also prepares them for competitive exams and practical farm management decisions.

By understanding reproductive cycles, breeding methods, and genetic selection, farmers and students can make informed decisions that lead to healthier herds and higher profitability.

Keep revising these 50 MCQs on goat breeding, and stay confident in both exams and practical livestock management.

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