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Indian Flora and Fauna

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Indian Flora and Fauna Questions

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Indian breed of cow is?

  1. Jersy

  2. Gir

  3. Holstein

  4. Brown swiss
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jersey is an exotic breed of cattle originating from Jersey Island, U.K. Gir is an Indian breed originating in the Gir forests in Gujarat and are also found in Maharashtra and adjacent Rajasthan. Holstein is also an exotic breed originating in the northern parts of the Netherlands. Brown Swiss is an exotic breed that originated in the mountainous region of Switzerland. 

Thus, the correct answer is 'Gir.'

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Number of breeds of Indian Buffalo is _______.

  1. 7

  2. 13

  3. 16

  4. 17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Number of breeds of Indian Buffalo is 17. Based on the
regions that will defined buffalo bred are :
Musscah, Nilli Ravi, kundi, Godavari, Surti, Jaffcabadi, Mehsara, Bhadawari, Tasai, Nagpuri, Pandhepuri, Manda, Jeangi, Kalhandi, samspbalpur, Toda, south kanara.
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On the basis of utility, Nagpuri buffaloes are categorized as

  1. Milkers

  2. Dual purpose

  3. Draught cattle

  4. Grazers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Nagpuri buffalo is a versatile breed of the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra State and stands better amongst the breeds of buffaloes which combine the milk and drought qualities in a better proportion in adverse climatic conditions. The animals of this breed are very well adapted to the harsh-semi-arid conditions of Vidarbha region and can withstand extreme climatic conditions as high as 47º C even in respect of milk production and fertility. These buffaloes are used for heavy draught purpose and farmers prefer this breed due to its low maintenance cost, efficiency of feed conversion, moderate production and better adaptation to local climatic conditions. Therefore it serves dual purpose of milkers and draught cattle.

So, the correct answer is 'Dual purpose'

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An exotic breed of cattle is______________

  1. Ongole

  2. Sindhi

  3. Jersey

  4. Sahiwal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Exotic breeds are a breed of foreign origin. Jersey is the dairy breed from Jersey Island, U.K. It is known because of its high content of milk and lower maintenance costs.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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Mehsana and Jaffarabadi are examples of______________

  1. Indian breeds of buffaloes

  2. Breeds of cow

  3. Breeds of sheep

  4. Indian breeds of goat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Mehsana and Jaffarabadi are Indian breeds of buffaloes which are found in Gujarat and Mehsana is famous as persistent milch and regular breeder.

So, the correct answer is 'Indian breeds of buffaloes'

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Well known Indigenous Buffalo breeds are ____________.

  1. Murrah

  2. Jaffrabadi

  3. Surti

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation: Murrah is Most important breed of buffaloes whose home is Rohtak, Hisar and Sind of Haryana, Nabha and Patiala districts of Punjab and southern parts of Delhi state. Surti yield ranges from 1000 to 1300 kgs per lactation. Jaffrabadi bullocks are heavy and used for ploughing and carting.

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Well known Indigenous Dual purpose of cattle is ____________.

  1. Tharparkar

  2. Red Sindhi

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation: The cows in these breeds give average milk yield and male are very useful for work. Their milk production per loctation is 500 to 150 kg. The example of this group is Ongalo, Hariana, Kankrej, Mewathi, etc.

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Give a brief account on breed of cows and buffaloes?
Give a brief account on crossbred strains of animals?

Indigenous dairy breeds of cattle Gir is :

  1. Also called as Bhadawari, Desan, Gujarati, Kathiawari, Sorthi, and Surati

  2. Originated in Gir forests of South Kathiawar in Gujarat also found in Maharashtra and

    adjacent Rajasthan

  3. Is known for its hardiness and disease resistance

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation: This breed is otherwise called as Bhadawari, Desan, Gujarati, Kathiawari, Sorthi, and Surati. Originated in Gir forests of South Kathiawar in Gujarat also found in Maharashtra and adjacent Rajasthan. Basic colours of skin are white with dark red or chocolate-brown patches or sometimes black or purely red. Horns are peculiarly curved, giving a half moon appearance. Milk yield ranges from 1200-1800 kgs per lactation. This bread is known for its hardiness and disease resistance.

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Hybrid breed of Cattle is _______

  1. Sunandini

  2. Holstein

  3. Brown swiss

  4. Kankrej
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Sunandini is a composite breed of cattle developed in India by crossing nondescript cattle with Brown swiss, Jersey cattle and Holstein Frisian cattle. Jersey and HF bulls from many parts of the world are extensively utilized to generate this breed. Its origin is from India and can be found in many parts of India.
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Nagpuri buffalo is ____________.

  1. Milker

  2. Draught cattle

  3. Dual purpose

  4. Grazer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nagpuri buffaloes are primarily known for their milk production capabilities. While they are hardy, their primary classification in agricultural contexts is as a milch breed.

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A milch breed of cow is ___________.

  1. Haryana

  2. Malvi

  3. Kankrei

  4. Sahiwal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sahiwal is a well-known milch breed of cattle originating from the Punjab region. Haryana and Kankrej are dual-purpose breeds, while Malvi is primarily a draught breed.