Question

A draught breed of cattle is

• A. Red sindhi
• B. Gir
• C. Malvi
• D. Hariana

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Red sindhi

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The Draught breed of cattle is Red Sindhi.
2. They are exclusively meant for pulling carts and plowing fields.
3. Their body is well-built.
4. The bulls are used for draught works.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

1. Gir cows are good milk producers among indigenous cattle.
2. It has been used for the improvement of other breeds including the Red Sindhi and the Sahiwal.

Option C:

1. The Malvi cattle are a breed of zebu cattle from the Malwa plateau in western Madhya Pradesh, in central India.
2. It is a good draught breed though the milk yield of the cows is low.

Option D:

1. A breed of Indian cow known as the Hariana is indigenous to North India, particularly the state of Haryana.
2. Each day, they generate 10 to 15 litres of milk.

Final answer: A draught breed of cattle is Red Sindhi.