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      Question

      The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying reported

      on the 21st Livestock Census. Which of the following is correct about this census?
      A It was launched in January 2024 and field operations have been completed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B It was launched on October 25, 2024 and field data collection has been completed; data validation and report finalisation are in process Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C It was launched in March 2026 as the latest quinquennial census Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D It replaced the 19th Livestock Census conducted in 2019 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E It introduced satellite-based counting replacing traditional enumeration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The 21st Livestock Census was launched by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on October 25, 2024. Field operation of 21st Livestock Census data on Livestock & Poultry has been completed and data validation and report finalisation are currently in process. The 20th Livestock Census was conducted in 2019 (not 2024). India's total livestock population as per the 20th Census was 536.76 million, showing a 4.6% increase over the 19th Census

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