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Why is animal husbandry considered a complementary livelihood in agriculture?

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Correct answer: It can provide manure, milk and additional income

The direct answer is Option A: animal husbandry can provide manure, milk, and additional income. Agriculture is broader than growing crops alone. Step 1: animals such as cows, buffaloes, goats, or poultry can provide milk, eggs, meat, or saleable young animals. Step 2: dung can be used as organic manure or, after suitable processing, as a fuel or biogas input. Step 3: animal products can provide food for the family and income when crops fail or prices fall. Step 4: crop residues may feed animals, while manure can return nutrients to the soil, creating a useful link between crops and livestock. Option A is correct because it shows several complementary benefits. Option B is wrong because animal husbandry does not always stop crop production; it can support it. Option C is wrong because milk and other products may improve food availability. Option D is wrong because livestock activities do not make water conservation impossible. Memory cue: crops feed animals, animals support soil and income.

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Home-ScienceAnimal-HusbandryMixed-FarmingLivelihood

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