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Tallest Goat Breed in India

Question

The tallest breed of goat in India is:

Select an answer

The tallest breed of goat in India is:

  1. Barbari
  2. Beetle
  3. Jamunapari — Correct Answer
  4. Black Bengal
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Jamunapari

Jamunapari (origin: Etawah, Agra, UP) is the biggest and most majestic breed of Indian goat, making it the tallest goat breed in India (Table 26). It has a Roman nose (parrot mouth appearance), creamy white body colour with shining hair, and thick growth of hairs on buttocks known as "Feathers."

Size Comparisons in Indian Goats
  • Tallest/Biggest: Jamunapari
  • Dwarf: Barbari (city breed, suitable for stall feeding)
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • Barbari: Dwarf breed, also known as "city breed" — opposite of tallest.
  • Beetle: Punjab/Haryana breed with marked beard in bucks.
  • Black Bengal: Best chevon breed; most prolific goat — small-sized from WB.

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