Assess your awareness of key government helplines supporting animal husbandry and agriculture in India. This quiz covers helpline services, their features, and practical usage scenarios.
Which government helpline should a farmer call for immediate advice on sudden cattle illness in their herd?
Explanation: 1962 is the dedicated government helpline for animal husbandry queries, providing prompt advice for issues like cattle illness. 112 is India's general emergency number; 1551 is for agricultural information but focuses less on livestock emergencies; 1234 is not an official helpline.
A poultry farmer notices signs of avian disease and wants to report it to authorities. Which government helpline is most appropriate for this situation?
Explanation: 1800-180-1551 is a recognized toll-free helpline for agriculture and animal husbandry queries, including animal disease alerts. 100 is for police emergencies, 108 is for medical emergencies, and 104 is a health advice line not specific to animal diseases.
What type of assistance does the Kisan Call Center (KCC) helpline provide to livestock farmers?
Explanation: Kisan Call Center provides expert advice on agriculture and animal husbandry, including animal health and nutrition. It is not limited to weather forecasts, crop insurance, or trading activities, making those options less accurate.
If a goat farmer is more comfortable in Hindi, which key feature of government animal husbandry helplines will help him communicate effectively?
Explanation: Government helplines offer multilingual support, enabling farmers to communicate in regional languages like Hindi. The calls are toll-free (not premium), English-only assistance is not the norm, and written submissions are not required for immediate help.
During a sudden outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, why is it important for livestock owners to use government animal husbandry helplines?
Explanation: Helplines enable fast reporting and offer government-approved guidelines for managing livestock diseases. They do not provide instant loans, land registration, or vehicle testing services, making those distractors inappropriate for this context.