Question

20th Livestock census has been released in 2018, according to the census data how much percentage increase has been registered in total backyard poultry in India?
1. 16.8%
2. 4.5%
3. 22.6%
4. 45.8%
5. 17.9%

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 45.8%

The Correct Answer is 45.8%

About Livestock Census - 

• 20th edition of livestock census was released in 2019. 
• The census is released by the Department of Animal Husbandry and dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and dairying. 

• The first census was conducted in 1919. 
• It covered both rural and urban areas. 
• 20th edition collected online data for the first time. 

Important highlights of 20th Livestock Census - 

• Total Poultry - 851.81 million
• Total backyard poultry - 317.07 million (45.8%)
• Total commercial poultry - 534.74 million 
• Total Livestock population - 535.78 million
• Total buffaloes - 109.85 million 
• Total sheep - 74.26 million
• Total goat population - 148.88 million