Which of the following is the correct pair of "Animal and their Young"?

Appeared in: GMCH - 2015

Explanation

This option correctly identifies the term 'lamb' as the name for the young of a sheep.
This is the standard and universally accepted terminology in zoology and general knowledge.
Unlike the other options, this pair represents an accurate and specific relationship between an adult animal and its offspring.

Option A: The young of a cat is called a 'kitten'.
Option B: The correct term for a young dog is a 'puppy'. 'Doggy' is an informal, colloquial term for a dog of any age, not a specific term for its young.
Option C: The young of a cow is a 'calf'. A 'stag' is an adult male deer.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Animal and their Young Terminology as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical topic, a broad general knowledge is beneficial for healthcare professionals to build rapport and communicate effectively with patients of all ages, especially children.
Understanding common terminology helps in clear and simple communication, which is a core nursing skill.
What if? If the question asked for the young of a goat, the correct answer would be a 'kid'. This highlights the specific terminology used for different livestock and domestic animals.

How to Approach the Question

First, understand the question's requirement: identify the one correct pairing of an animal and the specific name for its young.
Evaluate each option systematically.
Analyze Option A (Cat and cub): Recall or deduce that a young cat is a 'kitten', making this pair incorrect.
Analyze Option B (Dog and Doggy): Recognize that 'Doggy' is an informal term, not the correct biological term 'puppy', making this pair incorrect.
Analyze Option C (Cow and stag): Identify that a 'calf' is a young cow and a 'stag' is an adult male deer. These are unrelated, so the pair is incorrect.
Analyze Option D (Sheep and Lamb): Confirm that 'lamb' is the correct term for a young sheep. Since the other options are incorrect, this must be the right answer.

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