Unit 1 Animal Nutrition Quiz

1. Building nutrient of animal body is (UKPSC, 2024)

2. Assertion (A): Plants and animals benefit each other as members of food chains and ecosystems. Reason (R): When animals die and decompose, they enrich the soil with nitrates that stimulate plant growth. JKPSC – 2020

3. Fat is included in the diets of livestock during heat stress because (JKPSC – 2019) 1) The heat of digestion of fat is less 2) The heat of nutrient metabolism is less 3) The calorific value of the fat is higher 4) Source of fat soluble vitamins Which of the above statements is/are correct?

102. What is the process of converting excess protein to energy called?

5. The chief energy source of cattle ration is: (JKPSC2012)

6. The protein accounts for about average —————— % of total protein in the skeletal muscle: (PUNJAB 2016)

7. Which of the following is a fat soluble vitamin. (PPSC 2021)

8. Starch equivalent based energy system was given by (RPSC 2013)

9. A water soluble vitamin which is deficient in the egg: (OPSC, 2021-22)

10. Which one of the following has the most cofactors per 100g reduced during its metabolism? (OPSC, 2021-22)

11. Which of the following elements contains the maximum percentage of animal body weight? ( OPSC 2021-22)

12. The following factor will not affect the chemical composition of forage crop: (OPSC 2013 -14)

13. In Van Soest method of Forage analysis, the hemicellulose is determined as (RPSC 2019)

14. Which of the following is absorbed in omasum? (OPSC 2018-19)

15. NDF stands for: (OPSC 2021-22)

16. What % of the dietary true protein escapes ruminal digestion? (OPSC 2021-22)

17. Which of the following terms represents the portion of feed that remains after removing the water content?

18. What does the Ether Extract (EE) in feed analysis measure?

19. If a feed has a high Acid Detergent Fibre (ADF) content, it indicates:

20. The term ‘Nitrogen-Free Extract (NFE)’ in feed analysis refers to which component?

21. Which of the following methods was developed by Van Soest in 1960 for forage analysis?

22. How much water is produced during the metabolism of 1 gram of fat?

23. Which is an example of heterocyclic amino acid?

24. Which is the only naturally occurring ketohexose?

25. Which volatile fatty acid is responsible for milk fat synthesis in cows?

26. The major end products of rumen carbohydrate digestion in buffaloes are: (UK, 2024)

27. Protein that contains phosphorous in its structure is: (UK, 2024)

28. A carbohydrate commonly known as dextrose: (OPSC 2021-22)

29. The number of molecules of ATP produced by the total oxidation of acetyl CoA in TCA cycle is: (OPSC 2021-22)

30. Sulphur containing amino acid is: (OPSC 2021-22)

31. Which one is not polysaccharides? (OPSC 2021-22)

32. Which is not classified as Basic amino acid ? (OPSC 2021-22)

33. Which one of the following is not a saturated fatty acid? (OPSC 2021-22)

34. Which among the following is 4-O-B-D- glucopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose? (OPSC 2013 -14)

35. While degradation, which of the following amino acids does not get converted to a-ketoglutarate? (OPSC 2013 -14)

36. As the age of animal/human advances the following nutrient decreases: (OPSC 2013 -14)

37. As the plant matures, following nutrient Increases: (OPSC 2013 -14)

38. Sulphur containing vitamins are (RPSC 2013)

39. Which of the following volatile fatty acids is produced when cellulose is a major dietary carbohydrate for cattle ? (MPPSC 2022)

40. Who is the precursor of acetyl CoA? (OPSC 2018-19)

41. Which is not classified as basic amino acid ? (OPSC 2018-19)

42. Which one of the following is not a saturated fatty acid? (OPSC 2018-19)

43. Which is a non-glycerol based lipid? (OPSC 2018-19)

44. Which of the following is not an essential amino acid for poultry: (PPSC 2016)

45. The essential fatty acid which is dietary essential for cats but not for dogs: (PPSC 2012)

46. Which one of the amino acids is of greater practical importance in the diet of swine? (RPSC 2019)

47. Which of the following green fodder is rich in protein content (UTTARAKHAND VO – 2024)

48. Following tree leaves are very rich in crude protein and negligible in tannin content (UKVO – 2024)

49. Which one of the following does not serve as a source of phosphorous for the animals. (JKPSC – 2019)

50. The following ingredient can be used as source of protein in animal feed. (PPSC 2023)

51. Urea should be incorporated in concentrate mixture at rate of (PPSC 2023)

52. One of the following is a source of vegetable protein used for feeding buffaloes: (OPSC 2018-19)

53. Which of the following is an example for leguminous perennial fodder variety? (OPSC 2013 -14)

54. A feedstuff classified as Roughage if it contains (UPPSC 2022)

55. Inclusion of Guar meal in poultry diet at higher level depresses the growth because it contains   (MPSC – 2019)

56. Following tree leaves are very rich in crude protein and negligible in tannin content. (UKVO – 2024)

57. Match the following fodder/feed ingredients with probable toxic substances Fodder/feed Toxic substances ingredients (JKPSC 2019)

(a) Groundnut              (1) Mimosine cake

(b) Cotton seed            (2) Trypsin inhibitor cake

(c) Guar meal               (3) Gossypol

(d) Subabul                   (4) Aflatoxin

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58. A polyphenol present in cotton seeds which interferes with utilization of metal ions is: (PPSC 2016)

59. Maximum level of inclusion of maize in poultry ration is     (RPSC 2019)

60. Anti-nutritional factor groundnut cake is a present in (RPSC 2013)

61. Heat treatment can destroy which anti- nutritive factor found in soybean cake. (RPSC 2013)

62. Babul seeds contain an anti nutritive factor (RPSC 2013)

63. Which of the following is a cyanogenic plant? (MPPSC 2021)

64. Plants which contain significant amount of saponins are (MPPSC, 2023)

65. Which of the following is a “Goitrogenic agent”? (OPSC 2021-22 2nd)

109. Which anti-nutritional factor is commonly found in alfalfa and can cause photosensitization?

67. Aflatoxin is most commonly found in the following feedstuff: (OPSC 2013 -14 2nd)

108. What is the term for the energy content of feed minus the energy lost in feces, urine, and gases?

69. Ricin is a compound present in legume seeds which can be destroyed by (MPPSC 2019)

107. Which of these is an example of a protein concentrate?

71. Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?

72. What are anti-nutritional factors (ANFs)?

73. Which of these is an example of a concentrate feed?

106. What is the primary storage form of energy in animal bodies?

75. Which nutrient provides the most energy per gram?

76. What is the term for indigestible carbohydrates that promote digestive health?

77. Which of the following is a common anti-nutritional factor found in legumes?

78. What is the primary function of proteins in animal nutrition?

79. Which feed category typically has the highest fiber content?

80. What is the process of breaking down proteins into amino acids called?

81. Which of these is NOT a common anti-nutritional factor?

82. What is the main purpose of adding fats to animal diets?

83. Which type of animal is most affected by tannins in their diet?

84. What is the term for feeds that are high in energy and low in fiber?

85. Which nutrient is essential for proper bone development?

104. What is the term for the minimum amount of a nutrient required to maintain normal body functions?

87. Which of these is an example of a roughage?

88. What is the process of converting feed into usable nutrients called?

89. Which anti-nutritional factor is commonly found in soybeans?

90. What is the main function of vitamins in animal nutrition?

91. Which of these is NOT a classification of animal feed?

92. What is the term for the total amount of feed an animal consumes in a day?

93. Which anti-nutritional factor is associated with goiter in animals?

94. What is the primary function of minerals in animal nutrition?

105. Which anti-nutritional factor is associated with reduced mineral absorption?

96. What is the term for the ability of an animal to utilize nutrients from feed?

97. Which of these is an essential amino acid for most animals?

98. What is the primary storage form of carbohydrates in animal bodies?

99. Which anti-nutritional factor is commonly found in cotton seeds?

100. What is the term for feeds that provide a complete balanced diet for animals?