Match the indigenous cattle breeds with their corresponding regions of origin in India:

Question

Match the indigenous cattle breeds with their corresponding regions of origin in India:

Breed — Region of Origin

a. Bargur — i. Karnataka

b. Hallikar — ii. Kerala

c. Vechur — iii. Tamil Nadu

d. Bachaur — iv. Bihar

Choose the correct match:

1. A. a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv (Correct answer)
2. B. a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-i
3. C. a-iv, b-ii, c-i, d-iii
4. D. a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i

Correct Answer

Option A — a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv.

Key Points

• Indigenous cattle breeds and regions: Bargur — Tamil Nadu (a-iii) ✓, Hallikar — Karnataka (b-i) ✓, Vechur — Kerala (c-ii) ✓ (world's smallest cattle breed), Bachaur — Bihar (d-iv) ✓.