Question

Which of these are endemic to India?

• A. Ayrshire, Red Sindhi and Hallikar
• B. Red Sindhi and Hallikar
• C. Ayrshire, Holstein Friesian
• D. Ayrshire, Holstein-Friesian, Hallikar

Answer 1

The correct option is B Red Sindhi and Hallikar

Red Sindhi cattle are the most popular of all Zebu dairy breeds. Found in Sindh Pradesh of Pakistan and Orissa, Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Punjab states of India.

Hallikar is a breed of cattle native to the state of Karnataka, India. They are more common in the traditional Hallikar belt of Mysore, Mandya, Hassan and Tumkur districts of South Karnataka.

Red Sindhi and Hallikar breed are endemic to India.