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______ is an exotic breed of cow.
A. Gir
B. Sindhi
C. Sahiwal
D. Jersey

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Hint:This breed is the second largest breed of dairy cattle in the world. This breed can produce 5000 to 8000 liter milk per year.

Complete answer:
Animal farming is a field of animal science which is concerned with determining the genetic potential of livestock. Selection of breeding animals with a higher expected breeding value for the growth rate, egg, meat, milk or wool production, or other beneficial characteristics, has revolutionized livestock production worldwide.
Gir is one of the major Zebu breeds originated in India. This breed can give milk 3500 to 5000 liter.
Red Sindhi cattle are the most common of all Zebu milk breeds. The breed originated in the province of Sindh, Pakistan, and is commonly used for milk production in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and other countries. This breed can give milk 2500 to 3600 liter
Sahiwal is a zebu cow breed, named after the Punjab district of Pakistan. Sahiwal is known to be a heat-tolerant cattle breed. This breed can give milk 3500 to 4500 liter
Jersey is an uncommon cow breed with two distinct types. Jersey cow is defined as having a high cream and fat content of milk. This breed is either generated from Holstein Friesian or Brown Swiss or a mixture of these various breeds. They are commercially used for dairy products. Jersey cow milk has a high content of calcium and vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin E. This breed can give milk 5000 to 8000 liter in a year.

Thus, the correct answer is option D. i.e., Jersey.

Note:A dairy cattle breeding is a method for selecting and pairing individuals in accordance with breeding objectives, with the goal of changing the genetic quality of future generations and of enhancing economic performance.