NEET2012BotanyEnvironmental IssuesActual
Cattle ranches are known to causes acute green house effect. This is due to
Options
- Amechanized milking practices
- Bmethanogenic bacteria in rumen
- Cdecomposition of left over fodder
- Ddecomposition of organic remains in faeces.
Correct answer
B. methanogenic bacteria in rumen
Step-by-step solution
Cattle ranching refers to practice of raising grazing livestock such as cattle or sheep for meat and wool, etc. The area of landscape meant primarily for cattle ranching is called a ranch. The practice has lead to accelerated deforestation and contributed to increased methane gas concentration in atmosphere. Whatever cattle eat; is subjected to the action of methanogens (bacteria) harbouring the stomach (rumen) of cattle. The action of these bacteria on food material produces methane gas which is released through c