Upgrading with Kankrej Cattle
Kankrej cattle breed is used for the upgrading of local cattle of
- Gujarat — Correct Answer
- Rajasthan
- Both a & b
- Punjab
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Kankrej cattle originate from the Rann of Kutch region (Gujarat–Rajasthan border) but the answer is Gujarat only as per the source book. Kankrej is one of the heaviest Indian breeds, a dual-purpose breed used to upgrade local cattle specifically in Gujarat.
Indigenous Breeds Used for Regional Upgrading
| Breed | State/Region | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kankrej | Gujarat | Dual purpose (draft + milk) |
| Sahiwal | Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan | Best milch zebu breed |
| Gir | Gujarat, Rajasthan | Good milk yield |
| Tharparkar | Rajasthan | Dual purpose; used in Karan Fries cross |
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