Paper: 057 - Animal Husbandry Department Manual
Date of Test 22-05-2025
Question1:-Invasion of the body by a pathogen is
A:-Infection
B:-Invivo
C:-Mortality
D:-Autopsy
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-Animal Husbandry Department came in the year
A:-1948
B:-1958
C:-1956
D:-1957
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-Toxycologyst in CDIO is of the cadre of
A:-Laboratory Technician
B:-Assistant Director
C:-Veterinary surgeon
D:-Deputy Director
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-Choose the correct position from the following which holds Gazetted rank
A:-Head clerk
B:-Assistant field officer
C:-Junior superintendent
D:-Senior Instructor
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Year in which Indian Veterinary Council Act was enacted
A:-1984
B:-1983
C:-1982
D:-1985
1985
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-Which is a post held by personnel from other department?
A:-Senior administrative officer
B:-X-ray Technician
C:-Messenger
D:-Mechanic
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-A component of e-office that manages employee's records
A:-PRISM
B:-KMS
C:-CAMS
D:-PIMS
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-Tour diaries of officers should be submitted to the Controlling officer within/before
A:-3 months
B:-10th of every month
C:-next tour
D:-at the end of month
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-The term denoting official note to be maintained by Veterinarian regarding details of interesting cases attended
A:-Professional Notebook
B:-Disease outbreak register
C:-Personal register
D:-Movement register
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-Generally how many types of officers are there in Animal Husbandry department?
A:-1
B:-2
C:-4
D:-5
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-Who is the appointing authority of a veterinary surgeon?
A:-Assistant Director
B:-Finance Officer
C:-Deputy director
D:-Director of Animal husbandry
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-Who is the appointing authority of an Assistant Administrative Officer?
A:-SAO
B:-DAH
C:-Government
D:-SFO
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-The term referred to the Strength of a service or part of a service sanctioned as a separate unit
A:-Designation
B:-Cadre
C:-Post
D:-Lien
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-Which sick animal will be treated free of charge in Govt. Veterinary Institutions?
A:-Cow
B:-Cat
C:-Dog
D:-Pets
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Name the web based software developed by NIC for covering activities of Animal Husbandry Department
A:-KSWAN
B:-MISAH
C:-AHEAD
D:-ELAMS
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-No. of casual leave eligibility in a calendar year
A:-20
B:-15
C:-18
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-What is the appropriate age for first vaccination against IBD in layers?
A:-3rd day
B:-7th day
C:-14th day
D:-21st day
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-Report on Budget estimate is to be submitted
A:-quarterly
B:-monthly
C:-bi annually
D:-yearly
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-How many additional directors are there in Directorate of Animal Husbandry?
A:-2
B:-1
C:-3
D:-4
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-How many administrative assistants are stationed in Directorate?
A:-1
B:-3
C:-2
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-Enumerators in district Animal Husbandry is of the cadre of
A:-Live stock Inspector
B:-Junior statistician
C:-Head clerk
D:-Accountant
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-Details of staff of veterinary institution should be submitted
A:-Quarterly
B:-Monthly
C:-bi annually
D:-yearly
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-Number of Regional Disease Laboratories in Animal Husbandry Department
A:-3
B:-14
C:-4
D:-5
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-Which one of the following is a GST Slab rate?
A:-3%
B:-26%
C:-13%
D:-18%
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-Maximum period of Halt at a station make eligible for DA is
A:-2 weeks
B:-3 months
C:-1 month
D:-no time period
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-The maximum compensatory allowance allowed in a year is
A:-30 days
B:-20 days
C:-25 days
D:-22 days
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-The frequency of certification of sweeping area in an institution is
A:-once in 1 year
B:-once in 2 years
C:-once in 5 years
D:-once in 7 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-The term referring to "Use of violence which renders an animal useless"
A:-Bestiality
B:-Condemnation
C:-Maiming
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-The only duck farm under the department of Animal Husbandry can be found at
A:-Niranam
B:-Chathamangalam
C:-Manarkad
D:-Kudappanakunnu
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-Who is the head of Office of Central hatchery?
A:-Hatchery Manager
B:-Project officer
C:-Assistant Director
D:-Production Manager
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-In which year and month, did Panchayat Raj Act came into existence in Kerala?
A:-October 1985
B:-October 1995
C:-September 1999
D:-September 2000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-State laboratory for livestock, Marine and agri products is situated at
A:-Maradu
B:-Chathamangalam
C:-Mannuthy
D:-Palode
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-A full fledged Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University was established in the year
A:-2010
B:-2011
C:-2015
D:-2018
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-The stock account of Furniture should be maintained in which form of Kerala financial Code?
A:-Form 10
B:-Form 17
C:-Form 18
D:-Form 6
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-Any disease that is required by law to be reported to Government Authorities is called ______
A:-Zoonosis
B:-Hazard
C:-Emerging disease
D:-Notifiable disease
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-Elimination of a pathogenic agent from a country or zone is termed
A:-Infectious period
B:-Eradication
C:-Incubation period
D:-Infectious period
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-The head of Livestock Management Centre Kerala
A:-Project Officer
B:-Principal Training Officer
C:-Chief Training Officer
D:-Project Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-What cadre is the Information Officer in Farm Information Bureau?
A:-Additional Director
B:-Assistant Director
C:-Deputy Director
D:-Veterinary surgeon
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Where will you find Joint Director (Livestock Production)?
A:-Kudappanakunnu Farm
B:-Intensive Cattle Development Project
C:-Directorate of Animal Husbandry
D:-Vithura Jersy Farm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-What is the minimum period of retaining Files of LD is?
A:-1 year
B:-5 years
C:-2 years
D:-4 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Which animals are affected by the disease PPR?
A:-Cattle
B:-Mule
C:-Horses
D:-Goats
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-What is the minimum weight gain of calves in Special Livestock Breeding Programme?
A:-20%
B:-15%
C:-25%
D:-10%
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-In which cadre is Registrar of Kerala State Veterinary Council?
A:-Assistant Director
B:-Joint Director
C:-Deputy Director
D:-Additional Director
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-Which one of the following is an objective of Intensive Cattle Development Project?
A:-Conduction of Seminars for farmers
B:-Conduct of Cattle shows
C:-Effective disease control
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-Which one of the following is the sample of choice for diagnosis of Anaplasmosis?
A:-Dung sample
B:-Skin scrapping
C:-Blood
D:-Bones
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-The term Live stock does not include
A:-Cattle
B:-Dogs
C:-Donkeys
D:-Monkeys
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-Example for a zoonotic disease
A:-Rabies
B:-Mastitis
C:-Sacroma
D:-PUO
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-The District Animal husbandry officer can appoint who among the following?
A:-Senior Superintendent
B:-Administrative Assistant
C:-Veterinary surgeons
D:-Non-gazetted officers
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-Working hours for Livestock farms
A:-10 AM - 4 PM
B:-9 AM - 5 PM
C:-10 AM - 5 PM
D:-8 AM - 5 PM
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-Who among the following is the Administrative Head of Motor Boat Veterinary Hospital?
A:-Joint Director
B:-Veterinary Surgeon
C:-Deputy Director
D:-Assistant Director
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-Milk fever is seen in cattle due to
A:-Low glucose level
B:-Low phosphorus level
C:-None of the above
D:-Low serum calcium level
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-Number of Goat Farms and Goat-rearing units under Animal Husbandry department
A:-6
B:-10
C:-5
D:-4
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-Standardization officer in Animal Husbandry & VB is in the cadre of
A:-Senior Veterinary Surgeon
B:-Deputy Director
C:-Assistant Director
D:-Joint Director
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-SLBP was started in the year
A:-1976
B:-2010
C:-1986
D:-1991
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-Age of calves enrolled in SLBP
A:-5-7 months
B:-8-10 months
C:-4-6 months
D:-2-4 months
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-Breeding policy of state is to reviewed every______
A:-2 years
B:-5 years
C:-3 years
D:-4 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-KDIS type of papers will be retained for
A:-1 year
B:-10 years
C:-3 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-Officer on Tour in Government vehicles is not eligible for
A:-Travelling allowance
B:-Incidental
C:-Halt allowance
D:-Mileage allowance
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-Working hours of DVC on Sundays
A:-8 AM - 12 Noon
B:-8 AM - 2 PM
C:-9 AM - 1 PM
D:-9 AM - 12 Noon
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-Reports on infertility camps are to be submitted
A:-After camps
B:-Quarterly
C:-Monthly
D:-Half yearly
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-Who heads the Central Veterinary Stores in the AHD?
A:-Deputy Director
B:-Veterinary Surgeon
C:-Assistant Director
D:-Field Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-The duty timing of Ministerial staff in DVC is
A:-9 AM - 6 PM
B:-9 AM - 4 PM
C:-8 AM - 4 PM
D:-10 AM - 5 PM
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question63:-What is the stipulated time limit for artificial insemination by a Livestock inspector when animal is presented?
A:-Within half an hour
B:-Within 2 hours
C:-Within an hour
D:-Within 3 hours
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-How many Rinderpest check posts are there in the State?
A:-12
B:-18
C:-15
D:-14
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-When is the breeding policy approved?
A:-2008
B:-2010
C:-2012
D:-2016
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-H.S. Vaccine is given to_________
A:-Cattle
B:-Pigs
C:-Mule
D:-Dogs
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-CCPP is a disease seen in
A:-Dogs
B:-Cattle
C:-Pigs
D:-Goat & Sheep
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-Officers who should sign certificate of transfer of charge while going on leave or on transfer
A:-All gazetted and non-gazetted officer
B:-All non-gazetted officers
C:-All gazetted officers
D:-All Head of institutions
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-Which among the following officers is not permitted to use designation seal?
A:-Laboratory Technician
B:-Field Officer
C:-Livestock inspector
D:-Chemist
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-The basic level units of Animal Husbandry Department for improving the overall milk production of animals through selective breeding
A:-Cattle
B:-Veterinary Dispensaries
C:-Veterinary Subcentres
D:-Milk societies
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-Which of the following is incorrect for the term livestock?
A:-Includes cattle, buffalo, sheep and goat
B:-Domesticated dogs and tamed elephants
C:-Stray dogs and wild elephants
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-Which of the following is incorrect with respect to weekly off?
A:-For an employee who is on duty continuously for six days, the 7th day will be weekly off
B:-The causal leave or compensatory leave availed by them during the six days will also be treated as duty for granting weekly off
C:-Once weekly off is granted to the employees they cannot avail the holiday on Sunday as in the case of other Government employees
D:-Weekly off can be availed by an employees at any rate within 3 months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-An integrated project of Animal Husbandry department with a specific objective of stepping up overall milk production in a particular area through selective breeding
A:-Animal Disease Control Project
B:-Regional Animal Husbandry Centre
C:-Special Livestock Breeding Programme
D:-Intensive Cattle Development Project
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-In 1998, Kerala was provisionally declared free from
A:-Anthrax
B:-Rinderpest
C:-Brucellosis
D:-Black Quarter
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-First dose of DPV vaccine is administered to ducks at the age of
A:-1 month
B:-6 weeks
C:-3 months
D:-7 weeks
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-RDV(F) is the vaccine for NDV given through
A:-Subcutaneous route
B:-In drinking water
C:-Occulonasal route
D:-Prick method
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-GORAKSHA is a project which was implemented initially for control of
A:-HS
B:-Anthrax
C:-FMD
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-Control of stray dogs is primarily the responsibility of
A:-Local Self Government
B:-Animal Husbandry Department
C:-Non-Governmental Organizations
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-Blood sample for cultural examination should not be collected in
A:-Sodium citrate
B:-Sodium oxalate
C:-EDTA
D:-Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-The 24 hour reporting system established by Animal Husbandry Department in the State for management of disease outbreaks is
A:-SADEC
B:-CDIO
C:-Directorate of AHD
D:-Check posts
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-Which of the following is incorrect while collecting tissue for histopathological studies?
A:-The tissue should be preserved in 10% formalin
B:-Tissue with dimensions atleast 10x10x10cm should be collected
C:-Specimen bottles with wide mouth should be used
D:-Normal tissue and tissue with lesion should be included in the specimen
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-Which among the following vaccines is administered intramuscularly?
A:-HS broth vaccine
B:-Anthrax spore vaccine
C:-HS oil adjuvant vaccine
D:-BQ polyvalent vaccine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-Post mortem examination should not be conducted if which of the following is suspected
A:-Rabies
B:-Tetanus
C:-BQ
D:-Anthrax
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-Calfhood vaccination was recently introduced for which disease in cattle in Kerala?
A:-Brucellosis
B:-Tuberculosis
C:-Anthrax
D:-Mastitis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-White scour in calves is caused by
A:-Toxocarosis
B:-Haemorrhagic septecaemia
C:-Babesiosis
D:-Colibacillosis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-Fowl typhoid in chicken is caused by
A:-Salmonella gallinarum
B:-Mycobacterium avium
C:-Salmonella pullorum
D:-Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-Sample preferred to be collected for the diagnosis of bacterial pathogens like Pasteurella and Clostridium if the carcass is putrefied is
A:-Long bones
B:-Heart
C:-Muscle
D:-Blood
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-Buffer for collecting epithelial lining of mucosa for diagnosis of FMD should have a pH of
A:-7
B:-6.4
C:-7.4
D:-8.4
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-A vaccine which provide 3 years immunity
A:-FMD vaccine
B:-Rabies vaccine
C:-HS vaccine
D:-PPR vaccine
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-RFFIT is a test for titration of antibodies against
A:-Rabies
B:-FMD
C:-Brucellosis
D:-Tuberculosis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-Myocarditis is a complication of _______ in pups.
A:-CD
B:-Parvoviral enteritis
C:-Rabies
D:-Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-Which among the following disease cannot be diagnosed by mere antibody detection as far as livestock in Kerala is concerned?
A:-CSF in pigs
B:-Brucellosis in goats
C:-Paratuberculosis in goats
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Thrush in poultry is caused by
A:-Aspergillosis
B:-Candidiasis
C:-Colibacillosis
D:-Mycoplasmosis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-Safe level of aflatoxin in duck feed is maximum
A:-50 ppb
B:-20 ppb
C:-10 ppb
D:-100 ppb
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-Buffy coat smear cannot be used for diagnosis of
A:-Theileriosis
B:-Ethrlichiosis
C:-Babesiosis
D:-Hepatozoonosis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-Meat marking during meat inspection should be made on
A:-Spine
B:-Thigh
C:-Head
D:-Hoof
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-Any carcass or part or organ found by meat inspector to be diseased or unfit for human consumption is marked as
A:-Diseased
B:-Condemned
C:-Hold
D:-Passed
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-All communications received in the office until they are opened and numbered are known as
A:-Tapal
B:-Letters
C:-paper
D:-Current
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-Name the Institution working under the direct control of Director of Animal Husbandry
A:-Mobile Veterinary Hospital
B:-District Veterinary Centre
C:-District Clinical laboratory
D:-Multi Speciality Veterinary Hospital
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-For analysis of aflatoxicosis, the material to be collected is
A:-100 g of suspected feed
B:-Liver and spleen in 10% formol saline
C:-Liver and spleen on ice
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D