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Hallikar, a draught breed of cattle, occurs in
Hallikar, a draught breed of cattle, occurs in
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The correct option is C Karnataka
Breed
Breed is a group of animals of the same species which are similar in shape, size, appearance and are related by descent. Based on the utility, the indigenous cattle breeds that are native to India are divided into three types as follows:
Milch breed
Draught or draft breed
Dual purpose breed
Draught breed
A draught breed of cattle is used for pulling the cart, ploughing in the field etc., but are poor milk producers. Examples include Bullocks.
Hallikar
Hallikar is a breed originated from Tumkur and Hassan districts of Karnataka. They are primarily meant for transport and field work. Hence it is a draught breed. They have an elongated head with a ridge in the middle. Their colour varies between light or dark grey with patches of deep shades on the forehead and hind quarters.
Hence correct option (c).
Breed
Breed is a group of animals of the same species which are similar in shape, size, appearance and are related by descent. Based on the utility, the indigenous cattle breeds that are native to India are divided into three types as follows:
Milch breed
Draught or draft breed
Dual purpose breed
Draught breed
A draught breed of cattle is used for pulling the cart, ploughing in the field etc., but are poor milk producers. Examples include Bullocks.
Hallikar
Hallikar is a breed originated from Tumkur and Hassan districts of Karnataka. They are primarily meant for transport and field work. Hence it is a draught breed. They have an elongated head with a ridge in the middle. Their colour varies between light or dark grey with patches of deep shades on the forehead and hind quarters.
Hence correct option (c).Suggest Corrections
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