Buffalo Breeds and Horn Patterns
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Question (English)
Match the column:
| TABLE-I (Breed) | TABLE-II (Horn Pattern) |
|---|---|
| 1. Surti | (a) Between Murrah & Surti |
| 2. Jaffarabadi | (b) Sickle shape |
| 3. Gir | (c) Tightly curled horn |
| 4. Murrah | (d) Dropping horn |
| 5. Mehsana | (e) Half moon shape |
- 1-b, 2-d, 3-e, 4-c, 5-a ✓ Correct
- 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-e, 5-a
- 1-d, 2-b, 3-e, 4-c, 5-a
- 1-b, 2-e, 3-d, 4-c, 5-a
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-b, 2-d, 3-e, 4-c, 5-a
Horn patterns of buffalo breeds (and Gir cattle):
- Surti (Buffalo) → Sickle-shaped horns. Origin: Surat, Kaira, Baroda (Gujarat).
- Jaffarabadi (Buffalo) → Dropping horns. Heaviest buffalo breed from Gir forest (Gujarat). 9-10% fat; sleepy eye appearance.
- Gir (Cattle) → Half moon shaped horns. From Gir forest (Gujarat); longest lactation among desi breeds (325 days).
- Murrah (Buffalo) → Tightly curled horns. Jet black colour; highest milk producing buffalo breed from Rohtak, Hisar.
- Mehsana (Buffalo) → Horn pattern between Murrah & Surti (because Mehsana is a mixture of Murrah & Surti blood).
Additional Horn Patterns
Nagpuri & Pandharpuri → Sword-shaped horns | Kutchi goat → Corkscrew-shaped horns.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Option B swaps Gir (half moon) with Murrah (tightly curled).
- Option C swaps Surti (sickle) with Jaffarabadi (dropping).
- Option D swaps Jaffarabadi (dropping) with Gir (half moon).
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