How Well Do You Know About The Indigenous Buffalo Breeds?

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How Well Do You Know About The Indigenous Buffalo Breeds? - Quiz

The Indigenous Buffalo Breeds are also known as the water breed. They are the present day domesticated buffaloes. They are the descendants of the Bos Arni. These Buffalo have helped increased milk production in the world. These Buffalo ranges in size, milk production, and weight. It is considered that the Milk of these Buffalo contains low fat. The Quiz helps to test your knowledge on the Indigenous Buffalo Breeds.

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1.

The indigenous buffalo breeds can be found in which country?
- A.
  
  France
- B.
  
  United States
- C.
  
  India
- D.
  
  England
Correct Answer
C. India

Explanation
India is known for its indigenous buffalo breeds. The country has a rich history and tradition of buffalo rearing, with various indigenous breeds like Murrah, Bhadawari, and Jaffarabadi being highly valued for their milk and meat production. These buffalo breeds are well-adapted to the Indian climate and are an important part of the country's agricultural and dairy industry.

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2.

The Indigenous Buffalo breed are in how many types?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
A. 8

Explanation
The Indigenous Buffalo breed is classified into 8 different types.

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3.

The age of first calving for Nagpuri breed is how many months?
- A.
  
  30 – 40 months
- B.
  
  45-50 months
- C.
  
  12 – 20 months
- D.
  
  24 -30 months
Correct Answer
B. 45-50 months

Explanation
The correct answer is 45-50 months. This means that the age at which Nagpuri breed cows typically give birth to their first calf is between 45 and 50 months. This is a relatively long period compared to other breeds, indicating that Nagpuri cows may take longer to reach sexual maturity and start reproducing.

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4.

The wall eyes in peculiar to which of the following breeds?
- A.
  
  Mehsana
- B.
  
  Nili Ravi
- C.
  
  Nagpuri
- D.
  
  Surti
Correct Answer
B. Nili Ravi

Explanation
The correct answer is Nili Ravi. Nili Ravi is a breed of buffalo that is known for its distinctive feature of having wall eyes. Wall eyes refer to the condition where the iris of the eye appears to be white or pale in color. This is a unique characteristic of Nili Ravi breed and is not found in Mehsana, Nagpuri, or Surti breeds.

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5.

Which of the following breeds can fight lions?
- A.
  
  Murrah
- B.
  
  Banni
- C.
  
  Nagpuri
- D.
  
  Jaffrabadi
Correct Answer
D. Jaffrabadi
6.

The Mehsana evolved out of the crossbreed of which of the following?
- A.
  
  Surti and Murrah
- B.
  
  Banni and Nagpuri
- C.
  
  Surti and Banni
- D.
  
  Murrah and Nili Ravi
Correct Answer
A. Surti and Murrah

Explanation
The Mehsana breed of buffalo evolved from the crossbreeding of Surti and Murrah buffalo breeds. This suggests that the characteristics and traits of Mehsana buffaloes are likely to be a combination of the qualities found in both the Surti and Murrah breeds.

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7.

Which of the breeds in considered Semi-Wild breed?
- A.
  
  Murrah
- B.
  
  Nili Ravi
- C.
  
  Toda
- D.
  
  Surti
Correct Answer
C. Toda

Explanation
The Toda breed is considered a semi-wild breed.

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8.

The primary color of Murrah breed is what?
- A.
  
  White
- B.
  
  Black
- C.
  
  Green
- D.
  
  Grey
Correct Answer
B. Black

Explanation
The primary color of the Murrah breed is black. This breed of water buffalo is known for its black coat, which is its most distinctive characteristic. Murrah buffaloes are highly valued for their milk production and are commonly found in parts of India and Pakistan. The black color helps them adapt to the hot and humid climates of these regions.

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9.

The milk yield of Surti breed ranges between how many kilogram?
- A.
  
  900 - 1300 kgs
- B.
  
  100 - 500 kgs
- C.
  
  700 - 900 kgs
- D.
  
  1500 - 1850 kgs
Correct Answer
A. 900 - 1300 kgs

Explanation
The correct answer is 900 - 1300 kgs. This range represents the milk yield of the Surti breed. It indicates that on average, Surti cows can produce anywhere between 900 to 1300 kilograms of milk. This range is specific to the Surti breed and may vary for other breeds of cows.

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10.

The milk yield of Nili Ravi breed ranges between how many kilogram?
- A.
  
  100 - 500 kgs
- B.
  
  700 - 1000 kgs
- C.
  
  1500 - 1850 kgs
- D.
  
  900 - 1300 kgs
Correct Answer
C. 1500 - 1850 kgs

Explanation
The milk yield of Nili Ravi breed ranges between 1500 - 1850 kgs. This means that on average, a Nili Ravi breed cow can produce anywhere between 1500 to 1850 kilograms of milk.

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