Which buffalo breed is called the black gold of Haryana?
- A.Nili Ravi
- B.Murrah
- C.Mehsana
- D.Surti
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Explanation
The correct answer is B, Murrah. The Murrah is the buffalo of Rohtak, Jind, Hisar and Bhiwani, jet black and heavy bodied with short, tightly curled horns, and it yields more milk and richer milk than any other buffalo breed of India. Because a good animal or bull is worth a very large sum to a village household, it is called the black gold of the state, and it has been taken to other states and to other countries to improve their herds.
Option A, the Nili Ravi, is the buffalo of the Punjab rivers, recognised by its wall eyes and white markings on the legs and face. Option C, Mehsana, is a Gujarat breed developed from Murrah and Surti stock. Option D, Surti, is the smaller buffalo of south Gujarat with sickle shaped horns. All four are registered breeds, so the identification turns on the curled horns and the home tract.
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Practice Questions
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- A.Protein percent in milk
- B.Fat percent in milk
- C.Acidity of milk
- D.SNF % in milk
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- A.1.28
- B.0.28
- C.1.028
- D.1.025
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- A.Merino
- B.Lincoln
- C.Corriedale
- D.Rambouillet
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- A.Tharparkar
- B.Amrit Mahal
- C.Hariana
- D.Kankrej
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- A.Sahiwal
- B.Gir
- C.Hariana
- D.Red Sindhi
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