Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK MCQ Question and Answer | State Gk MCQ

There are two departments for development of Animal Husbandry in Jammu and Kashmir, one is for Jammu and the other is for Kashmir. The Kashmir Animal Husbandry Department was established in the year 1927 by the then Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir. The main objectives of the departments are to improve the livestock of the states and socio-economic upliftment of the poor farmers.

There are two departments for development of Animal Husbandry in Jammu and Kashmir, one is for Jammu and the other is for Kashmir. The Jammu Animal Husbandry Department was established in 1982 by the State Government. The main objectives of the departments are to improve the livestock of the states and socio-economic upliftment of the poor farmers.

National Livestock Mission (NLM) was launched in the year 2014 - 2015 by the Central Government in all the states of India. It aims to improve the livestock production systems, both quantitatively and qualitatively and also to enhance capacity building of all stakeholders of livestock economy.

In Ladakh, apart from Dromedary camels double humped camels are also found. They form the major tourist attraction in Nubra valley region of Leh district.

There has been a tremendous growth in the poultry industry, both in the government and private sectors. Poultry farming has given employment to a large number of people and raised the economic status of poor farmers. Some important poultry farms are located in Srinagar, Pulwama, Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam and Anantnag.

Equines (mules, donkeys, ponies, horses) are one of the important constituents of livestock. Jammu and Kashmir has about 12 lakh equine population which is second highest in the country. Jammu has a high population of ponies and mules that are used to a large extent in pilgrim tours. e.g. ponies are engaged at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. In Kashmir, ponies are used to transport men and materials to far off places. Religious tourism in Kashmir valley depends to a large extent on equines such as in Amarnath Cave where the major means of transportation is ponies.

Ladakhi Yak forms the main means of transportation in snow bound areas. Ladakhi people use Yak milk to make butter, ghee and curd. The Yak Breeding Farm is situated at Disket in the Nubra valley region of Ladakh.

Four equine breeding farms have been established in Bodhkhurboo and Zanskar of Kargil district and Chuchot and Nobra areas of Leh district.

Department of Animal Husbandry is setup at Leh district of Ladakh. It takes the responsibility to conserve livestock resources, promote animal health and generate gainful employment.

The Changpa tribe of Ladakh, living in Zanskar valley prepares cheese (locally known as Churpy) from Yak milk, which is gaining popularity among tourists.