Question

Onaga-dori is a ceremonial cock of
A)Indian Origin
B)European origin
C)American Origin
D)Japanese Origin

Answer 1

Hint: Onaga-dori is a breed of Chicken that has a very long tail. The length of the tail can vary from 12 to 27 feet. It is an ornamental breed and can be found in colours of black, red, and white. It is designated as a “Special National Treasure”.

Complete answer:
Onaga-dori is the mutant form of chicken which is well known for its very long tail. It is known to be the ancestor of German Phoenix breed. It was first bred in the seventeenth century on Shikoku Island in Southern Japan. It is an endangered species and is found in that region.

Characteristics of Onaga-dori
1)It has an exceptionally long tail which ranges from 1.5m to 12 m in length.
2)It contains 16 to 17 feathers.
3)The feathers never moult and increase in length around 1 m/year.
4)They are recognised by single comb, reddish-brown eyes and white ear lobes.
5)They are found in varieties like black breasted red and white.

Assel, Kadaknath are the example of Indian origin Chicken breed.
The Araucana is the example of European and American origin chicken breeds.

The chicken is mainly reared for egg and meat. The chicken farmed for meat are known as broilers. The chickens are also kept as pets. Originally chickens were used for cock fights.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D)

Note: The Onaga-dori breed is developed in Japan and has a Special treasure status for the country. It is an endangered species and is only used for ornamental purposes. The long tail is kept clean in a good condition above the ground.