Question: The best draft breed of cow found in Rajasthan is –
Options:
Gir
Tharparkar
Nagori
Malvi
📌 Other Options Explanations:
-Option A: Gir: Gir is a dairy breed known for milk production.
-Option B: Tharparkar: Tharparkar is a dual-purpose breed used for both milk and draught.
-Option D: Malvi: Malvi is another dual-purpose breed used for milk and draught.
🔑Key Points:
-Tharparkar is the breed of Cow.
-Original Place of Origin – Malani village, near Gudha (Barmer).
-District- Jaisalmer, mainly in Barmer and in some parts of Jodhpur and Bikaner.
-Dwikaji breed- Cows give good milk and bulls do good work.
-The tail is the longest, there is less hair at the end. Famous for high milk production.
🛑 Additional Information::
-​Major breeds of cow in Rajasthan: Tharparkar – Western, Rathi, Haryanvi, Nagori, Mewati (Kothi), Kankrej, Ajmera, Gir, Renda, Malvi, Sanchauri.
-Buffalo:Â Most of the buffaloes in Rajasthan are found in Alwar. Jaipur is in second place. The Murrah breed of buffalo of Rajasthan is famous all over the country.
-Sheep:Â Nali, Magra, Poogal, Chokhla, Jaisalmeri, Marwari, Sonadi, Desi or Kheri, Malpuri and Bagri Bharwati.
-Goat:Â Alwari, Parbatsari, Marwari (Lohi), Sirohi, Jamnapari, Barbari, Shekhawati.