Non-Milch Breed of Cattle
Which of the following is NOT a milch breed of cattle?
- Tharparkar
- Sahiwal
- Red-Sindhi
- Kankrej — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Kankrej
Kankrej is NOT a milch breed — it is a dual-purpose breed from Kutch ka Rann, Gujarat (Table 16 & 18). It is the heaviest Indian cattle breed with the famous "Sawai-Chal" gait.
Classification of Indian Cattle Breeds (Table 16)
- Milch breeds: Gir, Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, Tharparkar
- Dual-purpose breeds: Hariana, Rathi, Kankrej, Mewati, Dangi, Deoni, Nimari, Ongole
- Draught breeds: Amritmahal, Nagori, Khillari, Malvi, Bachaur, Bargur, etc.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Tharparkar: Milch breed — highest disease resistance, colour change property.
- Sahiwal: Milch breed — best Indian milch breed (Lola).
- Red-Sindhi: Milch breed — from Karachi, Hyderabad (Sindh).
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