Goat Breeds MCQs with Answers

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Goat Breeds MCQs 

Introduction

Goat farming is one of the most profitable and sustainable livestock businesses, providing milk, meat, and fiber to millions of households worldwide. However, success in goat farming begins with understanding the different goat breeds and their characteristics. Some breeds are highly prolific, some produce high-quality milk, while others are prized for meat or wool.
Whether you are a student preparing for competitive exams in agriculture or animal husbandry, a goat farmer seeking the best breed for your farm, or simply a livestock enthusiast, knowing the traits and uses of different goat breeds is essential.
To help you test and improve your knowledge, we have compiled 50 carefully selected Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Goat Breeds, covering popular Indian and specialty breeds like Jamunapari, Beetal, Sirohi, Black Bengal, Angora, and Pashmina. These MCQs are designed for learning, revision, and practical understanding.

1–10: General Knowledge

  1. Which goat breed is known for its high milk production?
    a) Sirohi
    b) Jamunapari ✅
    c) Beetal
    d) Barbari

  2. The largest goat breed in India is:
    a) Sirohi
    b) Jamunapari ✅
    c) Black Bengal
    d) Angora

  3. Which goat breed is famous for fine wool?
    a) Sirohi
    b) Angora ✅
    c) Barbari
    d) Beetal

  4. Which breed is also called “Royal Goat of India”?
    a) Jamunapari ✅
    b) Sirohi
    c) Barbari
    d) Black Bengal

  5. The Black Bengal goat is mainly reared for:
    a) Meat ✅
    b) Milk
    c) Wool
    d) Draft

  6. Which goat breed originated in Rajasthan?
    a) Sirohi ✅
    b) Beetal
    c) Jamunapari
    d) Angora

  7. Beetal goats are primarily used for:
    a) Milk and meat ✅
    b) Wool only
    c) Milk only
    d) Draft

  8. Which goat breed is small-sized and prolific in reproduction?
    a) Beetal
    b) Black Bengal ✅
    c) Jamunapari
    d) Sirohi

  9. Which goat breed is famous for mohair production?
    a) Beetal
    b) Angora ✅
    c) Black Bengal
    d) Sirohi

  10. Which goat breed is commonly used in crossbreeding programs for improving milk yield?
    a) Barbari
    b) Sirohi
    c) Jamunapari ✅
    d) Black Bengal

11–20: Regional Breeds

  1. Which breed is native to Punjab?
    a) Beetal ✅
    b) Barbari
    c) Black Bengal
    d) Sirohi

  2. Which breed is known for its hardiness and adaptability to arid conditions?
    a) Sirohi ✅
    b) Angora
    c) Beetal
    d) Jamunapari

  3. The Pashmina goat is primarily found in:
    a) Rajasthan
    b) Himachal Pradesh & Ladakh ✅
    c) West Bengal
    d) Punjab

  4. Which goat breed is also called “Desi Goat”?
    a) Beetal
    b) Black Bengal ✅
    c) Sirohi
    d) Jamunapari

  5. The Jamunapari goat originates from:
    a) Maharashtra
    b) Uttar Pradesh ✅
    c) Rajasthan
    d) Gujarat

  6. Barbari goats are mainly found in:
    a) Bihar & Uttar Pradesh ✅
    b) Rajasthan
    c) Punjab
    d) West Bengal

  7. Which breed has a characteristic white face and long ears?
    a) Beetal
    b) Sirohi
    c) Jamunapari ✅
    d) Black Bengal

  8. Which goat breed is mostly reared in West Bengal and Bangladesh?
    a) Black Bengal ✅
    b) Barbari
    c) Sirohi
    d) Beetal

  9. Which breed is suitable for arid and semi-arid regions?
    a) Angora
    b) Sirohi ✅
    c) Black Bengal
    d) Jamunapari

  10. Which breed is famous for compact size and high fertility?
    a) Sirohi
    b) Black Bengal ✅
    c) Barbari
    d) Beetal

21–30: Breed Characteristics

  1. Which breed is recognized for both milk and meat production?
    a) Beetal ✅
    b) Black Bengal
    c) Angora
    d) Pashmina

  2. The Barbari goat is mainly:
    a) Small-sized and prolific ✅
    b) Large-sized and hardy
    c) Wool producing
    d) Draft animal

  3. Which goat breed has long pendulous ears?
    a) Beetal ✅
    b) Sirohi
    c) Black Bengal
    d) Barbari

  4. Jamunapari goats are known for:
    a) Milk and draft
    b) Wool and meat
    c) High milk yield ✅
    d) Compact body

  5. The coat of Angora goat is used to produce:
    a) Cashmere
    b) Mohair ✅
    c) Wool
    d) Leather

  6. Which goat breed produces small-sized kids with high market value?
    a) Black Bengal ✅
    b) Beetal
    c) Sirohi
    d) Jamunapari

  7. Sirohi goat is known for:
    a) Meat production ✅
    b) Milk production
    c) Wool production
    d) Draft

  8. Which breed is white or light brown with long legs and neck?
    a) Beetal
    b) Jamunapari ✅
    c) Barbari
    d) Black Bengal

  9. Which goat breed has high prolificacy and early maturity?
    a) Black Bengal ✅
    b) Sirohi
    c) Beetal
    d) Angora

  10. Beetal goat is mainly found in which Indian state?
    a) Punjab ✅
    b) Gujarat
    c) Rajasthan
    d) Maharashtra

31–40: Wool & Specialty Breeds

  1. Which breed produces the finest cashmere wool?
    a) Pashmina ✅
    b) Angora
    c) Sirohi
    d) Black Bengal

  2. Angora goat is native to:
    a) India
    b) Turkey ✅
    c) China
    d) Pakistan

  3. Which breed is mostly used for mohair production?
    a) Pashmina
    b) Angora ✅
    c) Sirohi
    d) Barbari

  4. Pashmina wool is mainly obtained from:
    a) Angora goats
    b) Pashmina goats ✅
    c) Beetal goats
    d) Sirohi goats

  5. Which breed is ideal for low-input backyard farming?
    a) Black Bengal ✅
    b) Jamunapari
    c) Beetal
    d) Angora

  6. Which breed is heat-tolerant and drought-resistant?
    a) Sirohi ✅
    b) Angora
    c) Beetal
    d) Pashmina

  7. Which goat breed has drooping ears and convex nose?
    a) Jamunapari ✅
    b) Beetal
    c) Sirohi
    d) Barbari

  8. Which breed is small, hardy, and prolific in kids?
    a) Black Bengal ✅
    b) Sirohi
    c) Beetal
    d) Angora

  9. Which breed has silky long hair used in textiles?
    a) Angora ✅
    b) Pashmina
    c) Sirohi
    d) Barbari

  10. Mohair is obtained from which goat?
    a) Angora ✅
    b) Pashmina
    c) Beetal
    d) Black Bengal

41–50: True/False Type MCQs

  1. Sirohi goats are native to Rajasthan. ✅ True

  2. Black Bengal goats are famous for meat quality. ✅ True

  3. Jamunapari goats are small-sized breed. ❌ False (They are large-sized)

  4. Beetal goats are dual-purpose (milk & meat). ✅ True

  5. Angora goats produce cashmere wool. ❌ False (They produce mohair)

  6. Pashmina goats are found in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. ✅ True

  7. Barbari goats are prolific and small-sized. ✅ True

  8. Black Bengal goats are poor in fertility. ❌ False (They are highly fertile)

  9. Mohair is obtained from Pashmina goats. ❌ False (It is from Angora goats)

  10. Beetal goats are mainly found in Punjab and Haryana. ✅ True

Conclusion

Understanding the characteristics of different goat breeds is crucial for effective goat farming, breeding programs, and animal husbandry exams. This MCQ guide provides a quick and easy way to learn about goat breeds, their origin, purpose, and special traits, helping you make informed decisions whether on the farm or in academics.

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