Class 8 science chapter 1 question 9-14

9. Question
Name two domestic animals which are used to obtained milk.
Answer
Cow and buffalo are two domestic animals which are used to obtained
milk.
10. Question
Name one meat yielding animal and one egg yielding animal.
Answer
Goat is meat yielding animal and hen is egg yielding animal.
11. Question
Name an animal food obtained from insect.
Answer
Honey is an animal food obtained from insect called “bees”.
12. Question
What name is given to that branch of agriculture which deals with
feeding, shelter, health and breeding of domestic animals?
Answer
The branch of agriculture which deals with feeding, shelter, health and
breeding of domestic animals is called animal husbandry.
13. Question
Name one major food nutrient provided by 

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