Question

Which of the following is an exotic breed of cow?

• A. Gir
• B. Red Sindhi
• C. Jersey
• D. Deoni

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Jersey

The correct option is option C.

The explanation for the correct option:

Breed:

1. A breed is a collection of animals from the same species that have some distinctive traits that set them apart from other individuals of the same species.
2. They exhibit the same behavioral pattern and have similar morphological and genetic features.
3. There are two breed categories:

• Indigenous breeds: it is those that are created, raised, and maintained in their natural habitat.
• Exotic breed: An animal that is not native and has origins in other areas.

Jersey:

1. Jersey is a British breed of cattle from jersey.
2. This breed produces a pound of milk at a lower cost compared to another breed.
3. This breed doesn't have calving problems.
4. They have greater fertility.
5. They have earlier maturity.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Gir cow is also known as Gyr cow.
2. Gir cow belongs to the Zebu breed and arises in India.
3. This breed was used in the development of the Brahman breed in North America.
4. Gir cow cost is Rs $30,000$ each.

Option B:

1. Red Sindhi cattle are also known as the Zebu breed.
2. This breed arises in the Sindhi province of Pakistan.
3. It cost Rs $50,000$-Rs $70,000$.
4. This breed is red-brown in color.

Option D:

1. Deoni is a breed of draught cattle.
2. It is a dual-purpose cattle breed of Maharastra.
3. It is named after the taluk of Deoni.

Final answer: The exotic breed of cow is the Jersey cow.