Question

What is correct with respect to All India Livestock Census?
A. Last two All India Livestock Census show the population data for the year 2012 and 2019.
B. According to 20th All India Livestock Census, cattle population was highest in W. Bengal.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. 'A' is correct, and 'B' is incorrect.
• B. 'B' is correct, and 'A' is incorrect
• C. Both 'A' and 'B' are correct
• D. Both 'A' and 'B' are incorrect

Hint:

Livestock census: conducted every 5 years.
20th census: 2019.
Highest cattle population: Uttar Pradesh.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
All India Livestock Census is conducted periodically.
It provides data on livestock population in India.

Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
No specific formula.
Need to know the details of livestock censuses.

Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
Statement A: The last two censuses were in 2012 (19th) and 2019 (20th).
This is correct.
Statement B: According to the 20th Census, the cattle population was highest in Uttar Pradesh, not West Bengal.
West Bengal has a high population but not the highest.
Thus, Statement B is incorrect.
Therefore, A is correct and B is incorrect.

Step 4: Final Answer:
'A' is correct and 'B' is incorrect.
Hence, the correct option is (A).