Question: In which districts of Rajasthan is the Mewati breed of cattle, buffalo and goat is found?
Options:
Bundi, Kota, Baran
Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh
Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur
Ajmer, Tonk, Bhilwara
Mewati Cattle Breed
→ Mewati, also known as Kosi, is an indigenous breed of cattle in India.
→ Mewati or Mehwati is a dual-purpose indigenous cattle breed belonging to the Alwar, Dholpur, and Bharatpur districts of Rajasthan. These districts also have the buffalo and goat of the Mewati breed.
→ They are named after Mewat in Haryana state.
📌 Important Points:
→ They are known to be related to Gir and Haryanvi cattle breeds.
→ The cattle are almost universally white in color with the rare occurrence of brown shades.
→ The Mewati are generally sturdy, powerful, and docile.
→ The bulls are known for their strength and endurance and are hence used for agricultural and carting purposes as well as for drawing water from deep wells.
→ The cows are said to be good milkers too.