Indigenous Pig Breed of India

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Which of the following is an indigenous pig breed?

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Which of the following is an indigenous pig breed?

  1. Niang Megha ✓ Correct
  2. LWY
  3. Rampur Bushair
  4. Both a & c
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Niang Megha

Niang Megha (from Meghalaya) is an indigenous pig breed of India (Table 27).

Indian Pig Breeds
  • Ghoongroo — West Bengal
  • Niang Megha — Meghalaya
  • Agonda Goan — Goa
  • Tenyi Vo — Nagaland
  • Nicobari — Andaman & Nicobar
  • Doom — Assam
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • LWY (Large White Yorkshire): Exotic pig breed from England — heaviest pig breed.
  • Rampur Bushair: This is a breed of SHEEP, not pig (from HP).
  • Both a & c: Incorrect because Rampur Bushair is a sheep breed.

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