Animal Husbandry MCQs December 24, 2025March 13, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. . What is animal husbandry? (A) The study of animal behavior (B) The study of animal genetics (C) The agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock (D) The study of animal physiology 2. . Which of the following is not a primary goal of animal husbandry? (A) Maximizing productivity (B) Ensuring animal welfare (C) Increasing genetic diversity (D) Minimizing environmental impact 3. . Which of the following is a common practice in animal husbandry to improve animal health? (A) Vaccination (B) Overfeeding (C) Withholding water (D) Limited access to shelter 4. . What is the term for the controlled breeding of animals to produce offspring with desired traits? (A) Selective breeding (B) Random breeding (C) Inbreeding (D) Outbreeding 5. . Which of the following is a benefit of selective breeding in animal husbandry? (A) Decreased genetic diversity (B) Increased susceptibility to diseases (C) Improved productivity and quality of offspring (D) Reduced fertility 6. . What is the term for the process of mating closely related individuals within a population? (A) Outbreeding (B) Inbreeding (C) Crossbreeding (D) Hybridization 7. . Which of the following is a disadvantage of inbreeding in animal husbandry? (A) Increased genetic diversity (B) Decreased risk of genetic disorders (C) Increased risk of genetic abnormalities and diseases (D) Improved productivity 8. . What is the term for the process of mating animals of different breeds within a species? (A) Outbreeding (B) Inbreeding (C) Crossbreeding (D) Hybridization 9. . Which of the following is a benefit of crossbreeding in animal husbandry? (A) Decreased genetic diversity (B) Increased risk of genetic disorders (C) Improved adaptability and hybrid vigor (D) Reduced fertility 10. . What is the term for the practice of allowing animals to roam freely and graze on natural vegetation? (A) Free-range farming (B) Intensive farming (C) Confinement farming (D) Factory farming 11. . Which of the following is a benefit of free-range farming? (A) Reduced risk of disease transmission (B) Increased productivity (C) Improved feed efficiency (D) Enhanced animal welfare 12. . What is the term for the practice of confining animals in enclosed spaces for intensive production? (A) Free-range farming (B) Intensive farming (C) Confinement farming (D) Factory farming 13. . Which of the following is a characteristic of intensive farming? (A) Large land area per animal (B) Limited use of technology (C) High stocking densities (D) Low production efficiency 14. . What is the term for the practice of providing animals with a balanced diet to meet their nutritional needs? (A) Grazing (B) Foraging (C) Rationing (D) Feeding 15. . Which of the following nutrients is essential for animal growth and development? (A) Water (B) Fiber (C) Vitamins (D) Carbohydrates 16. . What is the term for the process of providing animals with supplementary food? (A) Grazing (B) Foraging (C) Rationing (D) Supplementation 17. . Which of the following is a factor affecting feed conversion efficiency in animal husbandry? (A) Genetics (B) Climate (C) Water availability (D) All of the above 18. . What is the term for the practice of providing animals with access to clean water for drinking and bathing? (A) Watering (B) Irrigation (C) Hydration (D) Drenching 19. . Which of the following is a benefit of proper water management in animal husbandry? (A) Increased susceptibility to diseases (B) Improved digestion and nutrient absorption (C) Reduced feed intake (D) Decreased productivity 20. . What is the term for the process of providing animals with appropriate shelter and housing? (A) Housing (B) Sheltering (C) Housing management (D) Housing and bedding