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PPSC Veterinary Officer / Health / Dairy / Research / PVTV (ABAD) / Production / Livestock Production Officer (BS-17) — Livestock & Dairy Development Department — Past Paper

1. The causative agent of Hemorrhagic Septicemia is: A) E. coli
B) Pasteurella multocida
C) Salmonella
D) Staphylococcus
Answer: B


2. The normal body temperature of cattle is approximately: A) 35°C
B) 37°C
C) 38.5°C
D) 41°C
Answer: C


3. Foot and Mouth Disease is caused by: A) Bacteria
B) Protozoa
C) Virus
D) Fungus
Answer: C


4. The causative organism of Anthrax is: A) Bacillus anthracis
B) Brucella abortus
C) Clostridium tetani
D) Pasteurella multocida
Answer: A


5. Brucellosis in cattle mainly causes: A) Mastitis
B) Abortion
C) Pneumonia
D) Diarrhea
Answer: B


6. The causative organism of tuberculosis in cattle is: A) Mycobacterium bovis
B) Brucella abortus
C) E. coli
D) Salmonella
Answer: A


7. Which disease is commonly known as “Black Quarter”? A) Anthrax
B) Blackleg
C) FMD
D) Mastitis
Answer: B


8. The normal gestation period of a cow is approximately: A) 150 days
B) 210 days
C) 283 days
D) 365 days
Answer: C


9. The gestation period of a buffalo is approximately: A) 180 days
B) 220 days
C) 310 days
D) 365 days
Answer: C


10. Which hormone is responsible for milk let-down? A) Insulin
B) Oxytocin
C) Progesterone
D) Testosterone
Answer: B


11. The major protein present in milk is: A) Albumin
B) Casein
C) Globulin
D) Keratin
Answer: B


12. Mastitis is an inflammation of the: A) Liver
B) Udder
C) Kidney
D) Lung
Answer: B


13. Colostrum is especially rich in: A) Antibodies
B) Starch
C) Fiber
D) Water
Answer: A


14. Vitamin D is essential for: A) Blood clotting
B) Calcium and phosphorus metabolism
C) Protein digestion
D) Milk fat synthesis
Answer: B


15. The deficiency of vitamin A causes: A) Night blindness
B) Rickets
C) Scurvy
D) Beriberi
Answer: A


16. Rickets is mainly associated with deficiency of: A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
Answer: D


17. The main source of energy in ruminant diets is: A) Carbohydrates
B) Minerals
C) Vitamins
D) Water
Answer: A


18. The largest compartment of the ruminant stomach is: A) Reticulum
B) Rumen
C) Omasum
D) Abomasum
Answer: B


19. The true stomach of a ruminant is: A) Rumen
B) Reticulum
C) Omasum
D) Abomasum
Answer: D


20. Artificial insemination is mainly used for: A) Disease diagnosis
B) Genetic improvement
C) Vaccination
D) Milk testing
Answer: B