Best Draught Purpose Cattle Breed of India

Question

The best draught-purpose cattle breed of India is:

Select an answer

The best draught-purpose cattle breed of India is:

  1. Nagori
  2. Khillari
  3. Amritmahal — Correct Answer
  4. Kangayam
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Amritmahal

Amritmahal (origin: Karnataka) is the best draught-purpose breed of India (Table 19).

Best Draught Breeds by Region
  • Best in India: Amritmahal (Karnataka)
  • Best in Rajasthan: Nagori
  • Best in Maharashtra: Khillari
  • Kangayam: "Pride of Tamil Nadu"
Other Draught Breeds

Malvi (MP), Bachaur (Bihar), Bargur (Coimbatore, TN), Hallikar (Karnataka), Siri (Sikkim), Ponwar (Pilibhit, UP).

Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • Nagori: Best draught breed of Rajasthan only, not all of India.
  • Khillari: Best draught breed of Maharashtra only.
  • Kangayam: "Pride of Tamil Nadu" but not the best draught breed of India.

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