Cattle

Question 1

How many livestock breeds does India possess as of 2024?

Answer 1

India has 219 livestock breeds.

Question 2

How many breeds of cattle are there in India?

Answer 2

There are 53 breeds of cattle in India.

Question 3

What is the first synthetic cattle breed registered in India?

Answer 3

Frieswal cattle.

Question 4

Name the three classifications of cattle breeds based on purpose.

Answer 4

Milch (Dairy), Draught, and Dual-purpose (Milch + Draught).

Question 5

Where did the Sahiwal breed originate?

Answer 5

Montgomery District (now Sahiwal District), Pakistan.

Question 6

What is the body color of Sahiwal cattle?

Answer 6

Reddish brown to darkish brown.

Question 7

What is the milk yield of Sahiwal cattle?

Answer 7

2300 kg per lactation (7-8 kg/day).

Question 8

What is the age at first calving (AFC) for Sahiwal?

Answer 8

37-48 months.

Question 9

What is the calving interval (CI) for Sahiwal cattle?

Answer 9

430-580 days.

Question 10

What is the adult body weight of Sahiwal cattle?

Answer 10

Male: 520 kg; Female: 420 kg.

Question 11

Where is the Red Sindhi breed found in India?

Answer 11

Punjab, Haryana, Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu.

Question 12

What is the milk yield of Red Sindhi cattle?

Answer 12

1600 kg per lactation (5 kg/day).

Question 13

What is the fat percentage in Red Sindhi milk?

Answer 13

4-5.2% (average 4.5%).

Question 14

What is the adult body weight of Red Sindhi cattle?

Answer 14

Male: 500 kg; Female: 400 kg.

Question 15

What is the origin of the Gir breed?

Answer 15

Gir forest area, Gujarat.

Question 16

What is the unique physical characteristic of Gir cattle?

Answer 16

Protruding broad forehead and pendulous ears resembling a curled-up leaf.

Question 17

What is the milk yield of Gir cattle?

Answer 17

1200-1800 kg per lactation.

Question 18

What is the average fat percentage in Gir milk?

Answer 18

4.6% (range: 3.9-5.1%).

Question 19

What is the adult body weight of Gir cattle?

Answer 19

Male: 550 kg; Female: 400 kg.

Question 20

Where is the Hallikar breed found?

Answer 20

Karnataka.

Question 21

What is the body color of Hallikar cattle?

Answer 21

Grey to dark grey.

Question 22

What were Hallikar cattle used for by Tipu Sultan?

Answer 22

To carry cannons.

Question 23

Where is the Amrit Mahal breed found?

Answer 23

Karnataka.

Question 24

What are the typical characteristics of Amrit Mahal cattle?

Answer 24

Grey color, narrow face, prominent forehead with a furrow, and long horns.

Question 25

For what purposes is Amrit Mahal best suited?

Answer 25

Ploughing and transport.

Question 26

What is the origin of Kangayam cattle?

Answer 26

Tamil Nadu.

Question 27

What is the body color of Kangayam bulls and cows?

Answer 27

Bulls: Grey with dark grey or black markings; Cows: White with black markings on the knee.

Question 28

What are Kangayam cattle primarily used for?

Answer 28

Hard work like ploughing and transport.

Question 29

Where is the Siri breed found?

Answer 29

Sikkim and Darjeeling.

Question 30

What unique characteristic does the Siri breed have?

Answer 30

A thick coat that protects them from heavy rains and severe cold.

Question 31

Where is the Vechur breed found?

Answer 31

Vechur, Kerala.

Question 32

What makes the Vechur breed unique?

Answer 32

It is the world's smallest cattle breed, about 90 cm in height and 130 kg in weight.

Question 33

How much milk does a Vechur cow produce daily?

Answer 33

Approximately 3 liters.

Question 34

What is special about Vechur milk?

Answer 34

It is believed to have medicinal qualities and is easily digestible due to smaller fat globule size.

Question 35

What are dual-purpose breeds of cattle?

Answer 35

Breeds used for both milk production and draught purposes.

Question 36

Name a few examples of dual-purpose cattle breeds in India.

Answer 36

Ongole, Haryana, Kankrej, Tharparkar, Krishna Valley.

Question 37

How many buffalo breeds are there in India?

Answer 37

20 breeds.

Question 38

Name some important buffalo breeds in India.

Answer 38

Murrah, Mehsana, Surti, Jaffarabadi, Banni, Nili-Ravi.

Question 39

How many sheep breeds are present in India?

Answer 39

45 breeds.

Question 40

Name some sheep breeds in India.

Answer 40

Nellore, Deccani, Marwari, Malpura, Chokla, Gaddi.

Question 41

How many goat breeds are there in India?

Answer 41

39 breeds.

Question 42

Name some common goat breeds in India.

Answer 42

Jamunapari, Beetal, Barbari, Malabari, Osmanabadi, Sirohi.

Question 43

How many camel breeds exist in India?

Answer 43

9 breeds.

Question 44

Name some camel breeds in India.

Answer 44

Bikaneri, Jaisalmeri, Kachchhi, Marwari, Mewari.

Question 45

How many chicken breeds are found in India?

Answer 45

20 breeds.

Question 46

Name some popular chicken breeds in India.

Answer 46

Aseel, Kadaknath, Chittagong, Giriraja, Vanaraja.

Question 47

What is the Frieswal cattle breed?

Answer 47

It is India's first synthetic cattle breed developed by crossing Holstein-Friesian with Sahiwal.

Question 48

What is the purpose of Frieswal cattle?

Answer 48

To improve milk production while retaining heat tolerance and disease resistance from Sahiwal.

Question 49

What is the primary difference between Milch and Draught breeds?

Answer 49

Milch breeds focus on milk production, while Draught breeds are used for physical labor like ploughing and transport.

Question 50

Which breed category is suited for both milk and draught purposes?

Answer 50

Dual-purpose breeds like Ongole and Kankrej.