Smallest Cattle Breed in the World
Smallest or most dwarf cattle breed in the world is:
- Vechur — Correct Answer
- Bachaur
- Nagori
- Siri
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Vechur
Vechur (origin: Kottayam, Kerala) is the smallest cattle breed in the world (Table 19). Despite its small size, it is valued for its milk quality and disease resistance.
Size Extremes in Cattle
- Smallest in the world: Vechur (Kerala)
- Heaviest Indian cattle: Kankrej (Gujarat)
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Bachaur: Draught breed from Sitamari, Bihar — not the smallest.
- Nagori: Best draught breed of Rajasthan; famous for trotting — not the smallest.
- Siri: Hilly breed from Sikkim/Darjeeling — not the smallest.
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