Question

A milch breed of cow is
A. Amritmahal
B. Hallikar
C. Sindhi
D. Surti

Answer 1

Hint: Based on the utility, the Indian cattle breeds are of three main types: milch breeds, draft or draught breeds, and the general utility breeds. Cows of the milch breed are good milk yielders. However, their bullocks are poor draught animals.

Complete answer:
Cattle farming is an aspect of animal husbandry and includes farming of cattle for milk production and fieldwork. Draught cattle are good for agricultural work while the milch breeds obtain milk.
Bullocks of draught breeds are strong, have tight skin and sheath, strong limbs, and a well-developed body. The Amritmahal breed mainly includes draft cattle. However, they are used as a milch breed during earlier times. Cattles of the Hallikar breed are compact and muscular. They are medium-sized animals and have distinctly long horns. Surti breed belongs to Gujrat districts. The animals of this breed have a medium-sized body, long head, and straight back. Its milk is rich in fats and bullocks of this breed are used for light work.
Sindhi breed of cattle is native to Karachi and Hyderabad. They are small-sized cows but give quality milk in good quantities. They are mostly red and therefore, are also called Red Sindhi breed.

So, the correct option is C. Sindhi.

Note: Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, Gir, and Rathi are some examples of milch breeds. Draught breeds of cows include Amritmahal, Bargur, Hallikar, Nimari, Nagori, and Red Kandhari. Siri, Mewati, Hariana, and Deoni are some general utility breeds. Cows of these breeds give good milk while their bullocks are strong enough to serve as draught animals.