First Indian Crossbred Cattle
First crossbred cattle developed in India-
- Taylor — Correct Answer
- Sunandini
- Karan Swiss
- Karan fries
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Taylor
The Taylor breed was the very first systematically developed crossbred cattle in India, produced by crossing Red Sindhi × Jersey at the Military Farm in Ambala (Haryana).
Taylor Breed — Key Facts
- Cross: Red Sindhi × Jersey
- Developed at: Military Farm, Ambala (Haryana)
- Status: First crossbred cattle in India
Major Indian Crossbred Cattle
| Breed | Cross | Developed at |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor | Red Sindhi × Jersey | Military Farm, Ambala (1st crossbred) |
| Karan Swiss | Tharparkar × Brown Swiss | NDRI, Karnal |
| Karan Fries | Tharparkar × Holstein Friesian | NDRI, Karnal |
| Sunandini | Local Kerala breeds × Exotic (Brown Swiss / HF / Jersey) | Kerala |
| Frieswal | Sahiwal × Holstein Friesian | Military Farm |
| Jersindh | Red Sindhi × Jersey | Variety of Taylor lineage |
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Sunandini → developed in Kerala; not the first Indian crossbred
- Karan Swiss → developed at NDRI Karnal; came after Taylor
- Karan Fries → also NDRI Karnal; not the first
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