Question

which of the following statements are true regarding "Key village scheme"?

1. launched in 1953 august
2. It was proposed with a view to promote intensive cattle development in compact areas by utilizing the limited quantity of high quality breeding stock.
3. Basic objective of the scheme is the rapid multiplication of crossbred cattle for meeting the acute shortage of high quality animals by grading up of the indigenous cattle population.

• A. 2, 3
• B. All
• C. 2 only
• D. 3 only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 2, 3

Key village scheme (1952)

• Key Village Scheme launched in August 1952 was the first systematic attempt to improve the quality and productivity of cattle and buffaloes in the country.

• It was proposed with a view to promote intensive cattle development in compact areas by utilising the limited quantity of high quality breeding stock.

• Basic objective of the scheme is the rapid multiplication of crossbred cattle for meeting the acute shortage of high quality animals by grading up of the indigenous cattle population.

• Gradually it embraced all the major aspects of cattle development such as superior breeding, castration of scrub bulls, fodder development, control of diseases, maintenance of records, milk recording and marketing of livestock and livestock products.